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Grandma Jandira's recipes, Los Angeles, CA (2025)

08/01/2025

🍇 Rainbow Fruit Salad 🍓🥝🍊

Ingredients:
🍓 Strawberries
🍌 Bananas
🥝 Kiwi
🍊 Oranges
🍇 Red & Green Grapes
🫐 Blueberries
🍒 Raspberries

Instructions:
1️⃣ Wash and slice all the fruits 🍓🍌🥝🍊.
2️⃣ Layer them in a beautiful glass bowl 🍇.
3️⃣ Mix gently to combine the colors .
4️⃣ Optional: drizzle with 🍯 honey or a squeeze of 🍋 lemon.
5️⃣ Chill for 30 min and enjoy this fresh, juicy treat! 😋✨

08/01/2025

Cake with Whipped Cream and Berries
🧁 Ingredients:

For the cake:

4 eggs

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 cup milk

2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the filling and topping:

2 cups heavy cream (cold)

4 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Fresh strawberries, raspberries, or mixed berries

Mint leaves for garnish (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Cake Batter:

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add oil, milk, and vanilla; mix well.

Gradually add flour, stirring gently.

Finally, add the baking powder and stir lightly.

Pour into a greased and floured round cake pan.

Bake for 35–40 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool completely. Slice in half if you want to fill it.

2. Whipped Cream:

In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

Keep refrigerated until ready to use.

3. Assembly:

Spread a layer of whipped cream and fruit between cake layers.

Top with more whipped cream and decorate with fresh berries and mint.

☕ Serving suggestion:

Place on a charming table with flowers, coffee cups, and soft daylight for a cozy café vibe.

07/31/2025

🍋 Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Ingredients:

1 cup (200g) butter, at room temperature

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar

Zest of 2 lemons

4 large eggs

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tbsp poppy seeds

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup whole milk

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.

Beat butter, sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with lemon juice and milk.

Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool and dust with powdered sugar to finish.

07/31/2025

🇺🇸 Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Roll
Cake Ingredients:

3 large eggs

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

Pinch of salt

Cheesecake Filling:

7 oz (200g) cream cheese, room temperature

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup whipped cream

1 cup chopped strawberries

Topping:

Whipped cream

Sliced strawberries

Strawberry syrup or jam

Crumb topping (optional)

Instructions:

Cake: Beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt, and fold gently. Spread batter onto a parchment-lined baking tray and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 12-15 minutes.

Remove from oven, roll up in a clean towel dusted with sugar, and let cool completely.

Filling: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream and strawberries.

Unroll the cake, spread the filling, and roll it back up.

Topping: Cover with whipped cream, sliced strawberries, and strawberry syrup. Add crumb topping if desired. Chill for 1-2 hours before serving.

07/31/2025

🇺🇸 Blue Velvet Cupcake
Cupcake Batter Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1 tbsp cocoa powder

1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

A pinch of salt

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 eggs

1/2 cup buttermilk (or 1/2 cup milk + 1 tsp vinegar)

Blue food coloring

1 tsp vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting:

7 oz (200g) cream cheese

2 tbsp unsalted butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup powdered sugar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a cupcake pan.

In a bowl, whisk dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon.

In another bowl, whisk oil, eggs, vanilla, buttermilk, and blue coloring.

Combine wet and dry mixtures and stir until smooth.

Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake 18–22 minutes. Let cool.

Beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.

Pipe frosting on top and decorate with blue sprinkles.

07/31/2025

🇺🇸 Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Filling

Cake Ingredients:

3 eggs

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 cup finely grated raw carrot

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp cinnamon (optional)

A pinch of salt

Cake Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Blend the eggs, sugar, oil, and carrots in a blender until smooth.

In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gently fold in the blended carrot mixture.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

Bake for 15–20 minutes or until lightly golden and set.

Turn the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with sugar.

Roll it up gently using the towel and let it cool completely.

Cream Filling:

3/4 cup heavy cream (chilled)

2 tbsp sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Filling Directions:

Beat the chilled cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

Unroll the cooled cake and spread the cream evenly.

Roll it back up and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

07/31/2025

🍫 Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients:

2 cups whipping cream (cold)

9 oz (1 can) sweetened condensed milk

2 tsp vanilla extract

1½ tsp unsweetened cocoa powder (or to taste)

Instructions:

Whip the Cream
In a large bowl, beat the cold whipping cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.

Add the Flavor
In a separate bowl, mix the condensed milk, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder until well combined.

Fold the Mixtures
Gently fold the cocoa-condensed milk mixture into the whipped cream. Mix until smooth and evenly colored—don’t overmix.

Freeze
Pour the mixture into a loaf pan or airtight container, cover with plastic wrap or a lid, and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.

Serve
Scoop and enjoy your homemade chocolate ice cream! 🍦

07/27/2025

🇺🇸 Homemade Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
🍰 Cake Ingredients:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (300g)

1 ½ cups granulated sugar (300g)

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

1 cup vegetable oil (240ml)

1 cup buttermilk (240ml) — see tip below if unavailable

1 tablespoon white vinegar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon red gel food coloring (or 2 tablespoons liquid)

💡 Buttermilk substitute: mix 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar, let rest for 10 minutes before using.

🧁 Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:

10 oz cream cheese (about 300g), softened

7 oz unsalted butter (200g), softened

2–3 cups powdered sugar (240–360g), to taste

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Cake Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans.

In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, and oil until creamy.

Add the buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla, and food coloring. Mix until smooth.

Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until fully incorporated — do not overmix.

Divide the batter evenly between the two pans.

Bake for 25–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

🎂 Frosting Instructions:

Beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until creamy and smooth.

Add the vanilla, then gradually beat in the powdered sugar until light and fluffy.

Adjust consistency by adding more sugar (thicker) or a splash of milk (softer), if desired.

🍰 Assembly:

Level cake layers if needed.

Place one layer on a cake stand, spread frosting on top.

Add the second layer and frost the entire cake with remaining cream cheese frosting.

Decorate with red velvet crumbs or piping details, if desired.

07/27/2025

🇺🇸 Molten Chocolate Volcano Cake (Brazilian Style)
🍰 Cake Batter Ingredients:

4 eggs

1 cup warm milk

1 cup vegetable oil

1 ½ cups sugar

1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (50%)

2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)

1 tablespoon baking powder

🍫 Chocolate Lava Filling:

1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)

1 small carton heavy cream (7 oz or 1 cup)

4 tablespoons cocoa powder

1 tablespoon butter

3.5 oz semi-sweet chocolate (optional, for extra richness)

🔪 Cake Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a bundt cake pan with butter and cocoa powder.

In a blender, mix eggs, milk, oil, and sugar until smooth.

Add cocoa powder and blend again.

Transfer to a large bowl and mix in the flour gradually.

Add baking powder last and fold it in gently.

Pour into the pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

🍫 Lava Filling Instructions:

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

Stir constantly over medium heat until it thickens slightly (about 8–10 minutes).

Stir in chopped chocolate at the end for a richer, silkier texture.

Pour the warm chocolate cream into the center of the cake, letting it overflow down the sides like a lava eruption.

✅ Dicas finais para um bolo perfeito:

Use chocolate em pó de boa qualidade (mínimo 50% cacau) para intensificar o sabor.

Se quiser um toque gourmet, adicione 1 colher (chá) de café solúvel à massa.

Sirva com sorvete de creme ou chantilly fresco — a combinação com o recheio quente é irresistível!

Para deixar ainda mais molhadinho, regue o bolo com um pouco de leite morno com chocolate antes de colocar a cobertura.

07/27/2025

🇺🇸 Carrot Cake with Chocolate Icing (Brazilian Style)
🥕 Cake Batter Ingredients:

3 medium carrots (about 250g), peeled and chopped

4 eggs

1 cup vegetable oil (240 ml)

2 cups sugar (400 g)

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted (300 g)

1 tablespoon baking powder (15 g)

🍫 Chocolate Icing Ingredients:

4 tablespoons cocoa powder (or 50% dark chocolate powder)

2 tablespoons butter

½ cup milk

1 cup sugar

🔪 How to make the cake:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a bundt or round cake pan with butter and flour.

In a blender, blend carrots, eggs, and oil until smooth.

Pour the mixture into a large bowl and stir in the sugar.

Gradually add the sifted flour, mixing gently.

Finally, fold in the baking powder.

Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

🍯 How to make the icing:

In a saucepan, combine all icing ingredients.

Stir over medium heat until it thickens slightly (about 5–8 minutes).

Pour over the cake while it's still warm so it soaks a bit into the surface.

07/26/2025

🍓🍰 Strawberry Cheesecake Crepes
📌 Yield:

6 to 8 crepes
🧾 Crepe Batter Ingredients:

1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour

2 large eggs

1 cup (240ml) milk

2 tablespoons melted butter

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 pinch salt

Butter for greasing the pan

🧾 Cheesecake Filling:

200g cream cheese, room temperature

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup whipping cream or heavy whipping cream (for lightness)

🧾 Strawberry Sauce:

1 1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries

2 tablespoons 1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water (optional, to thicken)
👩‍🍳 Instructions:
1. Prepare the Batter:

In a blender, blend all the batter ingredients until smooth.

Let the batter rest for 15 to 30 minutes (optional, but improves the texture).

2. Cook the Crepes:

Heat a nonstick skillet (8 inches) over medium heat and grease with a little butter.

Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter into the skillet and swirl it around to spread it evenly.

Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown, then flip and brown the other side.

Repeat with all the batter and set the finished crepes aside.

3. Prepare the Filling:

In a bowl, beat the cream cheese with the sugar and vanilla until creamy.

Gently fold in the whipped cream until light and fluffy.

Refrigerate for 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.

4. Make the Strawberry Sauce:

In a small saucepan, simmer the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice over low heat.

Simmer for about 5 minutes, until the strawberries release their juices.

If you prefer a thicker sauce, add the dissolved cornstarch and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened.

5. Assemble the Crepes:

Fill the center of each crepe with the cheesecake cream.

Fold into triangles or roll into rolls.

Top with the still-warm strawberry sauce and sliced fresh strawberries.

Finnish with powdered sugar and mint leaves (optional).

💡 Tips:

You can use store-bought sauce or jam, but homemade jam has a fresher, more natural flavor.

For an even richer version, add lemon zest to the cheesecake cream.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

07/26/2025

🧀🥓 Savory Ham and Cheese Crepe
📌 Yield:

🧾 Savory Crepe Batter Ingredients:

1 cup (120g) wheat flour

2 large eggs

1 cup (240ml) milk

1/2 cup (120ml) water

2 tablespoons melted butter

1/4 teaspoon salt

Butter for greasing the pan

🧾 Ingredients for the filling:

6 slices of cooked or smoked ham

1 ½ cups grated cheese (Gruyère, Swiss, cheddar, or mozzarella)

Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

🧾 Bechamel sauce (optional, but recommended):

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons wheat flour

1 ½ cups milk

Salt, nutmeg, and black pepper to taste

1/2 cup grated cheese (optional)

👩‍🍳 Preparation:
1. Prepare the batter:

In a large bowl or blender, mix the flour, eggs, milk, water, melted butter, and salt until smooth.

Let the batter rest for 15 to 30 minutes (optional, but improves the texture).

2. Cook the Crepes:

Heat a nonstick skillet (20 cm) over medium heat and grease with butter.

Pour 1/4 cup of the batter, swirling to spread it thinly.

Cook for 1 minute until lightly browned, flip and brown the other side.

Set aside, stacking the finished crepes on a plate.

3. Prepare the Bechamel Sauce (optional):

Melt the butter over medium heat, add the flour and stir for 1 to 2 minutes.

Gradually add the milk, stirring until thickened.

Season with salt, nutmeg, and pepper.

If desired, add grated cheese at the end for a richer sauce.

4. Assemble the Crepes:

Fill each crepe with slices of ham and cheese in the center.

Fold in half or roll up.

If using sauce, pour it over the assembled crepes.

5. Finish and serve:

Place the crepes on a platter or individual plates.

Bake for 5 to 10 minutes to brown (optional).

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

💡 Tips:

For an extra creamy version, add a little heavy cream to the sauce.

You can substitute turkey breast or mushrooms for the ham for a vegetarian version.

Great to make ahead and heat in the oven before serving.

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