Decadent Brazilian Chocolate Cake with Brigadeiro Frosting

If you're a fan of rich, moist chocolate cake paired with gooey, fudgy frosting, you're in for a treat! This Brazilian Chocolate Cake with Brigadeiro Frosting is the ultimate indulgence. Inspired by Brazil’s famous Brigadeiro truffles, this cake is deeply chocolatey, ultra-soft, and topped with a luscious, creamy chocolate frosting.

Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or whenever you need a chocolate fix, this cake is easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Let’s dive into this decadent dessert step by step!

Why You’ll Love This Cake

Super moist and rich

Easy, one-bowl cake batter

Silky, fudgy Brigadeiro frosting

Made with simple pantry ingredients

Authentic Brazilian flavor!

1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour

¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

½ cup (100g) brown sugar (for extra moisture)

2 large eggs

½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter)

¾ cup (180ml) whole milk

½ cup (120ml) hot coffee or hot water (enhances the chocolate flavor)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 can (14 oz / 395g) sweetened condensed milk

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tablespoon butter

¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream or whole milk

Pinch of salt

Chocolate sprinkles (for decoration)