Bolo Alagado: learn the recipe that went viral on social media

Have you ever heard of or seen a video on the internet of the famous waterlogged cake?

In short, this dessert became a rage on social media, due to its peculiar appearance and delicious flavor.

This cake is also known as “pool cake”, its composition is made up of a generous layer of syrup or liquid icing, which gives the appearance of a flooded cake.

In this way, influencers and bakers are testing the viral technique, which consists of letting the cake absorb milk syrup before icing it.

What is flooded cake?

At first, the Waterlogged Cake It's a recipe that went viral on social media.

In this sense, if you are active on the networks, you have probably seen a video of a cake with wet dough, which is placed in a container with high edges to be soaked in syrup and then decorated. 

So, this is the famous flooded dessert, and despite being successful here in Brazil, did you know that this cake wasn't created here?

The cake recipe is Latin American, being widely consumed in countries such as Venezuela, Colombia and Peru. 

In fact, it is known here as flooded cake, but its origin is the Three Milks Cake. 

This syrup is completely absorbed by the cake batter, resulting in a super creamy cake made with milk, condensed milk and dulce de leche. 

In short, in Brazil, the closest cake to it would be a coconut ice cream cake.

Here, it is worth highlighting that the difference for the recipe to work is that the cake is made with a dough that absorbs this amount of liquid well. 

Pasta such as Génio (traditional French) or buttery pasta are ideal for soaking with any type of syrup. 

As a result, the assembly also attracts attention: plastic packaging is used as a base, but any deep and tall shape will serve the purpose.

In this way, this flared cake has been successful on social media, and many are taking advantage of this trend to create new business opportunities. 

Whether you want to enjoy it or start your own business, this recipe is a delight that has taken over the internet.

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Flooded cake recipe

Now it's time to learn how to make a super recipe for this delicious cake, so you have a great dessert to enjoy with your family, take note of the ingredients and step by step instructions.

Ingredients for the dough:

• 1 ½ cups of wheat flour;
• 1 cup of sugar;
• ½ cup of water;
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder;
• 3 eggs.

Ingredients for the syrup:

• 2 cups of milk tea
• 1 cup of powdered milk;
• ½ cup of coconut milk;
• 1 small box of cream;
• 1 small box of condensed milk.

RFilling the flooded cake:

• 2 small boxes of cream;
• 1 small box of condensed milk;
• ½ cup of powdered milk;
• ¼ cup of coconut milk.

To the roof:

• 2 level tablespoons of powdered milk;
• 2 tablespoons of condensed milk;
• 1 cup of mix to whip cold whipped cream.

Assembly tool:

You will need a disposable cake pan measuring 26 cm in diameter.

Method of preparation:

1. Cake:

Firstly, put the eggs in a mixer and beat for at least 5 minutes.

Then add the sugar and beat for another 5 minutes. 

Now add the cold water and beat for another 10 minutes.

Then transfer to a container and add the sifted wheat flour, little by little, add the baking powder and mix gently until incorporated.

In this sense, pour the mixture into a round shape, measuring 20 cm x 8 cm, greased and floured only on the bottom.

Place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for a maximum of 45 minutes.

After baking, let it cool and unmold, remove the lid from the top and base of the cake, the idea of this is so that the syrup can penetrate well, leave it aside.

2. Syrup for the flooded cake:

In a container, add the powdered milk and coconut milk, and stir until dissolved, add the condensed milk and mix for 1 minute.

Then add the cream and milk, mix a little more and pour over the cake using the disposable lid.

Now cover the cake with the base of the mold and put it in the fridge for a maximum of 12 hours.

3. Stuffing:

In a pan, add the powdered milk and coconut milk and stir well, then add the condensed milk and cream and mix until smooth.

In this way, cook over low heat, always stirring until it boils and thickens, the objective is to do this until it leaves the bottom of the pan. 

Then remove and let it cool, now place it on the cake placed in the disposable lid and spread until it is uniform. 

4. Coverage:

To cover the waterlogged cake, Put the powdered milk in the mixer and mix it with cold whipped cream, and beat to mix.

Then, add the condensed milk and beat until it reaches firm peaks, place a thin layer on top of the filling on the cake, and spread well until it is smooth and level.

Now place the rest of the whipped cream in a pastry bag fitted with a star tip and decorate with rosettes of whipped cream and whole strawberries to your liking. 

The best time has come to indulge in this delicious flooded cake of three milks.

Remember, you can customize the flooded cake to your taste by experimenting with different syrups or liquid toppings.

For example, like chocolate, caramel, condensed milk or fruit, unleash your creativity and enjoy this delicious viral dessert.

Conclusion

It is no wonder that the flooded cake It has become a rage on the internet in recent times.

And the best tip after all is that you don't waste time and try to make this recipe at home now.

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