Cocada

White and black cocada

Cocada is a traditional Brazilian sweet made mainly from coconut. It originates from Bahia state. The recipes may vary, but usually use yolks, coconut milk, condensed milk, fruit syrup and sugar. One common variation is the black cocada made with brown sugar and slightly burned coconut.

In Brazil, "rei da cocada" (cocada king) is used to refer to an arrogant person who thinks too highly of himself.