Name: Catch a Husband Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 1 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz); 1 cup coconut milk; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 cup grated coconut (plus more for topping); 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz, for glaze); ½ cup coconut milk (for glaze)

Description

Fall head over heels for this tropical Brazilian treat known as Catch a Husband Cake. This moist, coconut-rich bundt cake is soaked in a luscious sweetened condensed milk glaze and showered in shredded coconut for a finish that’s both elegant and wildly satisfying. The texture is soft and rich, yet the preparation is wonderfully simple. Whether you’re baking to impress someone special or just treating yourself to something magical, this dessert is love at first bite. It’s one of those perfect, easy dessert ideas that also fits into birthday cakes, brunch sweets, and “just because” bakes. Perfect for tropical dessert lovers, coconut cake fans, and anyone looking for a recipe with charm.

Ingredients

4 large eggs

1 cup sugar

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)

1 cup coconut milk

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 cup grated coconut (plus more for topping)

1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz, for glaze)

½ cup coconut milk (for glaze)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt or tube pan.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, butter, and vanilla until smooth.

3. Add sweetened condensed milk and coconut milk to the bowl; stir well.

4. Mix in flour and baking powder until combined, then fold in grated coconut.

5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40–50 minutes or until golden and set.

6. While baking, simmer sweetened condensed milk and coconut milk for glaze until thickened.

7. Let cake cool 10 minutes, then turn onto a serving plate.

8. Pour warm glaze over cake and sprinkle with extra grated coconut.

9. Allow to set slightly before serving. Add edible flowers for garnish if desired.

Notes

Let the glaze soak while the cake is still warm—it locks in extra moisture.

Edible flowers or toasted coconut flakes make beautiful final touches.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Brazilian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420
Sugar: 38g
Sodium: 110mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 100mg