Samba Sweetness Symphony—Dessert for 6
Samba Sweetness Symphony is a Brazilian-inspired dessert featuring a harmonious blend of tropical fruits, creamy custard, and delicate sponge cake. This vibrant, layered treat offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors, capturing the essence of Brazil’s culinary culture in a delectable dessert experience.
Do This With That Stuff
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- Line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat 4 egg yolks and 3/4 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy
- Add 1/3 cup whole milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture; mix well
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined
- In a small mixing bowl, beat 4 egg whites with an electric mixer using a whisk attachment until stiff peaks form
- Gently fold the egg whites into the cake batter using a rubber spatula until fully incorporated
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan; smooth the top with a spatula
- Bake for 25-30 minutes in the preheated oven or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
- Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely
- While cake cools, prepare fruit mixture by combining diced tropical fruits (mango, pineapple, papaya), 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 2 tbsp lime juice in a medium serving bowl; set aside to macerate for at least 30 minutes
- In another medium mixing bowl, whip together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; set aside in refrigerator until ready to use
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine sweetened condensed milk and unsweetened coconut milk; cook while stirring occasionally for about 20 minutes or until thickened; remove from heat and let cool completely
- To assemble Samba Sweetness Symphony: place cooled cake on serving platter; spread cooled coconut milk mixture evenly over the top of the cake; spoon whipped cream on top of coconut milk layer; arrange macerated fruit mixture on top of whipped cream layer; serve immediately
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- Add 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- Add 1/4 tsp instant coffee granules
- Replace 1/4 cup granulated sugar for fruit mixture with 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Add a pinch of ground cinnamon to fruit mixture
🧂 Salty
- Increase salt to 1/2 tsp
- Add 1/4 cup crushed salted pretzels to fruit mixture
- Add 1/4 tsp sea salt to whipped cream
🍋 Sour
- Increase lime juice for fruit mixture to 1/4 cup
- Add 1/4 cup passion fruit pulp to fruit mixture
- Add 1 tsp grated lime zest to cake batter
- Replace 1/4 cup granulated sugar for fruit mixture with 1/4 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 tbsp lime zest
🌶️ Spicy
- Add 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon to dry ingredients
- Add 1/4 tsp ground ginger to dry ingredients
- Add 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper to dry ingredients
- Add 1/2 tsp chili powder to fruit mixture
🍬 Sweet
- Increase granulated sugar in cake batter to 1 1/4 cups
- Add 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut to cake batter
- Increase powdered sugar in whipped cream to 1/2 cup
- Add 1 tsp coconut extract to whipped cream
- Replace granulated sugar in fruit mixture with 1/3 cup brown sugar
🍄 Umami
- Add 1 tbsp soy sauce to fruit mixture
- Add 1/2 tsp fish sauce to coconut milk mixture
- Sprinkle 1/4 tsp ground porcini mushroom powder over whipped cream layer
🍸 Alcoholic
- Caipirinha: The national Brazilian cocktail complements the tropical flavors of the dessert
- Cachaça Aged: The smoothness and complexity of aged cachaça balance the sweetness of the dish
- Passion Fruit Batida: The tangy passion fruit flavor enhances the tropical fruit notes in the dessert
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- Brazilian Limeade: The tartness of the limeade complements the sweetness of the dish
- Guava Juice: The tropical flavor of guava juice enhances the tropical fruit elements in the recipe
- Passion Fruit Iced Tea: The refreshing and tangy taste of passion fruit balances the richness of the dessert
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.
🥓 Keto
- Replace all-purpose flour with 1 cup almond flour
- Replace granulated sugar with 1 cup erythritol, divided
- Replace sweetened condensed milk with 14 oz unsweetened condensed coconut milk
- Replace powdered sugar for whipped cream with 1/4 cup powdered erythritol
🍆 Mediterranean
- Replace mixed tropical fruits with 2 cups mixed Mediterranean fruits (figs, apricots, dates), diced
- Replace lime juice with 2 tbsp lemon juice for fruit mixture
- Replace sweetened condensed milk with 1 cup Greek yogurt
- Replace unsweetened coconut milk with 14 oz unsweetened almond milk
- Add 1/4 cup honey to the almond milk and Greek yogurt mixture
🥑 Paleo
- Replace all-purpose flour with 1 cup almond flour
- Replace granulated sugar with 1 cup coconut sugar, divided
- Replace whole milk with 1/3 cup almond milk
- Replace sweetened condensed milk with 14 oz coconut cream
- Remove powdered sugar for whipped cream
- Use unsweetened whipped coconut cream instead of heavy cream
🐟 Pescatarian
- No changes needed. The recipe is already pescatarian friendly.
🌱 Vegan
- Replace 4 large eggs with 4 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 12 tbsp water
- Replace 1/3 cup whole milk with 1/3 cup almond milk
- Replace 2 cups heavy cream with 2 cups coconut cream
- Replace 14 oz sweetened condensed milk with 14 oz sweetened condensed coconut milk
🥦 Vegetarian
- No changes needed as the recipe is already vegetarian friendly.
🥩 Whole30
- Replace all-purpose flour with 1 cup almond flour
- Remove 1 cup granulated sugar
- Replace sweetened condensed milk with 14 oz unsweetened coconut cream
- Remove 1/4 cup granulated sugar for fruit mixture
- Remove 1/4 cup powdered sugar for whipped cream
- Replace heavy cream with 2 cups full-fat coconut milk, chilled
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.
🧠 Brain Health
- Replace all-purpose flour with 1 cup almond flour
- Replace granulated sugar with 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- Replace whole milk with 1/3 cup almond milk
- Add 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- Replace heavy cream with 2 cups coconut cream
- Replace sweetened condensed milk with 14 oz unsweetened condensed coconut milk
🌾 Celiac Disease
- Replace 1 cup all-purpose flour with 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- Ensure the baking powder is gluten-free
💩 Crohns Disease
- Replace all-purpose flour with almond flour
- Replace granulated sugar with erythritol
- Replace whole milk with lactose-free milk
- Replace heavy cream with lactose-free heavy cream
- Remove sweetened condensed milk
- Increase unsweetened coconut milk to 28 oz
🩸 Diabetes
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/2 cup erythritol for cake
- Replace granulated sugar in fruit mixture with 2 tbsp erythritol
- Replace powdered sugar for whipped cream with 2 tbsp erythritol powder
- Replace sweetened condensed milk with 14 oz unsweetened condensed milk
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- Replace 1 cup all-purpose flour with 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
- Ensure baking powder is gluten-free
🫀 Heart Disease
- Replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/2 cup Stevia for cake
- Replace whole milk with skim milk
- Replace heavy cream with low-fat Greek yogurt
- Decrease powdered sugar to 2 tbsp for whipped cream substitute
- Replace sweetened condensed milk with fat-free sweetened condensed milk
❤️ Heart Health
- Replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour
- Decrease granulated sugar to 1/2 cup
- Replace whole milk with skim milk
- Replace heavy cream with low-fat Greek yogurt
- Decrease powdered sugar to 2 tbsp
- Replace sweetened condensed milk with fat-free sweetened condensed milk
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- Replace salt with 1/4 tsp potassium chloride
- Decrease granulated sugar to 1/2 cup
- Replace sweetened condensed milk with 14 oz unsweetened condensed milk
- Decrease powdered sugar for whipped cream to 2 tbsp
- Add 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut to fruit mixture
🍔 High Cholesterol
- Replace whole milk with 1/3 cup skim milk
- Replace 2 cups heavy cream with 2 cups low-fat whipped topping
- Replace 4 large eggs with 8 egg whites
- Decrease granulated sugar to 3/4 cup
- Decrease powdered sugar to 2 tbsp
🦠 Immune System
- Replace all-purpose flour with 1 cup whole wheat flour
- Replace granulated sugar with 3/4 cup honey, divided
- Replace whole milk with 1/3 cup almond milk
- Add 1 tbsp grated ginger to fruit mixture
- Add 1/4 cup chopped almonds to whipped cream
- Add 1/4 cup chopped walnuts to whipped cream
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Replace all-purpose flour with 1 cup gluten-free flour blend
- Replace whole milk with 1/3 cup lactose-free milk
- Replace heavy cream with 2 cups lactose-free whipping cream
- Replace sweetened condensed milk with 14 oz lactose-free sweetened condensed milk
💧 Kidney Disease
- Replace all-purpose flour with almond flour
- Decrease granulated sugar to 1/2 cup
- Replace whole milk with unsweetened almond milk
- Remove salt
- Replace heavy cream with low-fat Greek yogurt
- Decrease powdered sugar to 2 tbsp
- Replace sweetened condensed milk with unsweetened condensed milk
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- Replace whole milk with 1/3 cup lactose-free milk
- Replace heavy cream with 2 cups lactose-free heavy cream
- Replace sweetened condensed milk with 14 oz sweetened condensed coconut milk
🍺 Liver Disease
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/2 cup erythritol for cake batter
- Replace granulated sugar with 2 tbsp erythritol for fruit mixture
- Replace sweetened condensed milk with 14 oz unsweetened condensed milk
- Add 1/4 cup erythritol to coconut milk mixture
- Decrease heavy cream to 1 cup
- Increase unsweetened coconut milk to 28 oz
🤰 Pregnancy
- Replace granulated sugar with 3/4 cup honey for cake batter
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup honey for fruit mixture
- Use pasteurized eggs
Beti’s Reflections
It was a sultry summer evening when I stumbled upon the inspiration for this Samba Sweetness Symphony recipe. I found myself at a lively Brazilian street festival, surrounded by vibrant colors, infectious rhythms, and the tantalizing aroma of tropical fruits and sweet treats. That night, I knew I had to recreate the magic of Brazil’s culinary culture in my own kitchen.
Introducing the Samba Sweetness Symphony, a Brazilian Dessert Recipe that serves six and transports you straight to the heart of Brazil with every bite. This Tropical Fruit Cake is perfect for those who love exotic flavors and crave adventure in their desserts. However, please note that this recipe contains dairy and eggs, so it may not be suitable for those with allergies or dietary restrictions.
Our Coconut Milk Cake is made with simple yet flavorful ingredients like all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, granulated sugar, whole milk, and vanilla extract. The star of this show is the mixed tropical fruits (mango, pineapple, papaya), which are macerated in sugar and lime juice to create a luscious Macerated Fruit Topping. The cake is then layered with whipped cream made from heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Finally, a rich coconut milk mixture made from sweetened condensed milk and unsweetened coconut milk adds an irresistible touch of Brazilian flair.
To create your own Samba Sweetness Symphony masterpiece at home:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Combine dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another before gradually mixing them together.
- Whip egg whites into stiff peaks before gently folding them into the batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; let cool completely.
- Prepare your Macerated Fruit Topping by combining diced tropical fruits, sugar, and lime juice.
- Whip together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract for a luscious whipped cream layer.
- Cook sweetened condensed milk and unsweetened coconut milk until thickened; let cool completely.
- Assemble your Samba Sweetness Symphony by layering the cake with coconut milk mixture, whipped cream, and macerated fruit topping.
And there you have it – a taste of Brazil in every bite! This Brazilian tropical fruit cake is perfect for your next Samba-themed party or simply as a delightful treat to enjoy with friends and family. So go ahead, indulge in this vibrant and delectable dessert experience that is the Samba Sweetness Symphony.
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