BOLO DE CASTANHAS DO PARA (BRAZIL NUT CAKE)

BOLO DE CASTANHAS DO PARA (BRAZIL NUT CAKE)

INGREDIENTS:

2 sticks butter (room temperature)
1 cup Swerve Granular
1 and a 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup unsweetened or sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup milk
1 pinch of salt
3 eggs (room temperature)
1 cup ground Brazil nuts
2 teaspoons cocoa liqueur
1/2 cup sliced or ground Brazil nuts to cover cake

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Servings: 16

Calories: 270

Total Fat: 23g

Cholesterol: 60mg

Sodium: 25mg

Total Carbs: 25g

Dietary Fiber: 2g

Sugar: 2g

Protein: 5g

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2

Mix butter and Swerve on low to medium low speed.

Step 3

Add the eggs one at a time as it mixes slowly.

Step 4

Add the flour, pinch of salt, 1 cup ground brazil nuts, vanilla extract, baking powder, 2 teaspoons cocoa liqueur, and 1/2 cup shredded coconut and mix slowly until it reaches a smooth and even consistency.

Step 5

Place it into a greased baking mold or 9 in round cake pan.

Step 6

Cover with the 1/2 cup of sliced or ground brazil nuts.

Step 7

Bake in the oven for about 30 to 35 minutes until the top is golden.

Step 8

Let it cool for about 10 minutes and serve warm.