Brazil · South America
Bolo de Fubá
Sift first, bake second: Brazilian cornmeal cake starts with a particle-size sort.
Brazilian cornmeal cakebolo de fuba
The Chemistry in This Bake
Sifting the cornmeal/flour mixture to remove lumps before combining — a straightforward particle-size separation step.
Learn the full technique →Ingredients
- Fine cornmeal (fubá)
- All-purpose flour
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Milk
- Butter
- Baking powder
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fennel seeds (optional)
Method
Sift cornmeal and flour together to remove all lumps.
Cream butter and sugar, then beat in eggs.
Alternate adding the sifted dry mix and milk.
Fold in baking powder last.
Pour into a greased tube or round pan.
Bake at 180 °C for 35-40 minutes until golden and springy.