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Brazilian Quindim Cake

Name: Brazilian Quindim Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 6 large egg yolks, at room temperature; 1 cup granulated sugar, fine; 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, lightly toasted; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, pure; Softened butter, for greasing; Granulated sugar, for dusting

Quindim is a luscious and glossy Brazilian dessert made of eggs, sugar, and coconut, offering a velvety texture and sweet, nutty flavor.

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·By Ethan Brooks·January 15, 2026

Brazilian Quindim Cake — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Quindim Base

For the Baking Mold

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 198 kcal
Protein: 2.38 g
Carbs: 27.5 g
Fat: 9.13 g
Fiber: 0.88 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1586 kcal
Protein: 19 g
Carbs: 220 g
Fat: 73 g
Fiber: 7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
6 large egg yolks at room temperature	322	16	3	27	0
1 cup granulated sugar fine	774	0	200	0	0
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes lightly toasted	301	3	11	30	7
1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted	102	0	0	12	0
1 tablespoon vanilla extract pure	37	0	2	0	0
Softened butter for greasing	34	0	0	4	0
Granulated sugar for dusting	16	0	4	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Quindim Base

1
Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Whisk yolks and sugar
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy.
Tip: Using a fine mesh to sift the yolks helps achieve a silkier texture.
3
Combine remaining ingredients
Incorporate the toasted coconut flakes, melted butter, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Tip: Avoid over-mixing, as it can introduce air bubbles into the mixture.

Preparing the Baking Mold

1
Grease the pan
Generously grease the inside of a fluted tart pan with softened butter.
2
Dust with sugar
Dust the greased pan with granulated sugar, ensuring even coverage.
3
Pour the mixture
Pour the Quindim mixture into the prepared pan.

How to Make Brazilian Quindim Cake

Total time: 2 h · Yields 8 servings

1
Baking Process
Place the tart pan in a water bath and bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes until the surface is glossy and set, with a slight jiggle in the center.