Chocolate Pool Cake with Brigadeiro – Prova e Me Conta

In the Valentine’s spirit, Episode 21 of Prova e Me Conta was extra special. In the United States, February 14th celebrates love in all its forms — friends, family, and everyone we care about.

This time, Zion chose the cake flavor. Among carrot, orange, cornmeal, cassava, and chocolate… he went straight for the classic: chocolate. And honestly? You can’t go wrong with chocolate.

The result was a beautiful heart-shaped pool cake, filled with rich brigadeiro frosting — exactly the way kids (and adults!) love it. Because in the end, the best gift is time spent together in the kitchen, creating heart-shaped memories.

We used the convenient cake mix available at Hi Brazil Market, bringing authentic Brazilian flavor to your home — even if you’re living in the U.S.

📝 Ingredients

Cake

• 1 package chocolate cake mix
• 3 eggs
• 150 ml milk
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine

Brigadeiro Topping

• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon butter

Optional Decoration

• Chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

2️⃣ In a bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, milk, and butter.

3️⃣ Mix until smooth and well combined.

4️⃣ Pour into greased pans. For a Valentine’s touch, use heart-shaped molds.

5️⃣ Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

🍫 Make the Brigadeiro

6️⃣ In a saucepan, combine condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter.

7️⃣ Stir over medium heat until thick and creamy.

💕 Assemble the Pool Cake

8️⃣ Let the cake cool slightly.

9️⃣ Spoon the brigadeiro into the center, creating the “pool” effect.

🔟 Finish with chocolate sprinkles and serve.

💛And one last official tip from Zion:

Don’t forget to lick the bowl — it’s part of the Prova e Me Conta tradition!

Now tell us… would you have chosen chocolate too?

Prova e me conta! 💕