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Bolo de Chá Inglês e Buttercream de Doce de Leite

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 450
This elegant cake combines the rich flavors of English black tea with a luscious dulce de leche buttercream, perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

Cake Base

  • 120 g yogurt, plain
  • 8 g English style black tea (2 sachets)
  • 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 10 g baking powder
  • 3 g refined salt
  • 65 g unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 120 mL vegetable oil
  • 300 g granulated sugar
  • 3 units eggs
  • 15 mL vanilla extract (or 1-2 mL essence)

Buttercream

  • 2 recipes Swiss Meringue Buttercream with Dulce de Leche
  • 75 g creamy dulce de leche

Decorative & Additional Ingredients

  • optional oat cookies (optional)
  • 125 mL boiling water
  • 1 sachet English style black tea
  • 25 g granulated sugar
  • 1 pound white fondant (800g each, excess leftover)
  • 3 pounds green fondant (500g each, excess leftover)
  • N/A Edible metallic powders (silver, gold) (leftover)
  • N/A Gel food colorants (black, green, yellow)
  • N/A Fine brushes and tools for painting
  • N/A Vodka or clear alcohol (35-40%)
  • N/A Parchment paper
  • N/A Confectioners' sugar (for dusting)

Instructions 

  • Prepare the tea infusion by steeping the tea sachet in boiling water for 5 minutes, then strain and set aside.
  • Mix dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs one at a time, followed by yogurt, oil, vanilla, and brewed tea.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients and pour into a prepared baking pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes.
  • Prepare Swiss meringue buttercream with dulce de leche as per standard method.
  • Assemble and decorate the cake with fondant, edible powders, and painted details as desired.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Adjust baking time if using different oven calibrations.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Keyword: Buttercream, cake, tea