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Bebinca Cake Recipe

“This Indo-Portuguese dessert is from Goa, an Indian state popular for its beaches, seafood, and a coconut-forward cuisine with Portuguese influences. The first bebinca was made by a nun named Bebiana in old Goa, as a symbol for “the seven hills of Lisbon...
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Calories 163 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 425 g sugar
  • 1 stp water
  • 3 stps heavy cream
  • 10 pic egg yolks
  • 600 ml coconut milk
  • 200 g flour
  • ½ stp nutmeg
  • ½ stp ground cinnamon salt
  • 170 g unsalted butter (melted)vanilla ice cream (for serving)

Instructions
 

  • To prepare your dessert, first preheat your oven to a temperature of 180°C/350°F. Take a parchment-lined baking form and pour in some of the light colored batter, ensuring that the entire bottom of the form is covered. Place it in the oven and allow it to bake for about 15 minutes. Once done, take it out and apply a generous coat of butter before adding a layer of caramel batter. Turn on the broiler/grill function and let it broil for about 15 minutes. Keep repeating this process until you have used up all the batter.
  • Next, take a saucepan and add some sugar and water to it. Place it over medium heat and allow the sugar to brown. Once it starts to brown, add some cream and reduce the heat before whisking it vigorously. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl and set it aside.
  • In a large bowl, add egg yolks and the remaining sugar. Use a hand mixer with whisks to combine them well. Then add in the coconut milk and continue to whisk. Gradually add in the flour, ground nutmeg, salt, and cinnamon, making sure that everything is mixed in well. Divide the mixture between two bowls and add the caramel to one of the bowls. Mix everything together well.
  • Now it's time to top your dessert with butter and allow it to cool completely before serving. Use a knife to loosen the edges of the cake and then invert it onto a plate. If you desire, you can serve it with vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Information:
 
  • Cal 163
  • Protein 2 g
  • Fat 13 g
  • Carb 11 g
Keyword bebinca cake