Ultimate Chocolate Brigadeiro Layer Cake Recipe
Indulge in this Brazilian-inspired Chocolate Brigadeiro Layer Cake, featuring ultra-moist chocolate layers and two rich homemade brigadeiro fillings dark chocolate and white chocolate. This showstopping dessert is perfect for parties, birthdays, celebrations, or anytime you want a luxurious, mouthwatering treat.
Benefits of This Recipe:
Ultra-Moist Texture The buttermilk + hot coffee combo creates a tender, bakery-style crumb.
Two Brigadeiro Fillings Rich dark chocolate + creamy white chocolate create a perfect flavor contrast.
Foolproof & Beginner-Friendly Simple steps, guaranteed smooth batter and thick, glossy brigadeiros.
Perfect for Special Occasions Beautiful layers make this a centerpiece dessert.
Customizable Add toppings like sprinkles, brigadeiro balls, shaved chocolate, or fruit.
Ingredients:
Chocolate Cake Layers
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup hot water or hot coffee
Dark Chocolate Brigadeiro Filling
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp unsalted butter
White Chocolate Brigadeiro Filling / Topping
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
2 tbsp unsalted butter
Decoration
Chocolate sprinkles
Brigadeiro balls (optional)
Directions:
Make the Chocolate Cake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease & flour two 9-inch round pans or a 9×13 pan.
Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
Stir in hot water or hot coffee — the batter will be thin; this is normal.
Pour into pans and bake:
30–35 min for round pans
35–40 min for a 9×13 pan
Cool completely, then slice into layers.
Dark Chocolate Brigadeiro Filling
In a saucepan, combine condensed milk, cocoa, and butter.
Cook on medium-low, stirring constantly, until thick and pulling away from the sides (about 10–15 min).
Let cool completely.
White Chocolate Brigadeiro Filling / Topping
In another saucepan, heat condensed milk and butter over medium-low.
Stir until slightly thickened.
Remove from heat and add white chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
Cool completely.
Assemble the Brigadeiro Cake
Place the first cake layer on your serving plate.
Spread a thick layer of dark chocolate brigadeiro.
Add the second layer and spread white chocolate brigadeiro.
Add final layer and cover the top with more white chocolate brigadeiro.
Decorate with chocolate sprinkles and brigadeiro balls.
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Indulge in a rich Chocolate Brigadeiro Layer Cake made with moist chocolate layers and creamy dark + white brigadeiro fillings. Perfect for parties and celebrations!