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Bolo de Natal (Christmas Cake)

Bolo de Natal (Christmas Cake)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The Portuguese Christmas Cake (sometimes mistaken for the King Cake, which is instead a yeast sweet cake) is a very rich cake made especially at Christmas time, traditionally served without any decoration or just garnished with candied fruits. The…

Bolo de nozes (Walnut Cake)

Bolo de nozes (Walnut Cake)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The walnut cake filled and covered with Egg Yolk Sweet (“ovos moles”) is a traditional Portuguese Christmas Cake, introduced to Brazil. There are several versions of this recipe, that can also be filled with Egg Yolks Threads or with…

Bolo embrulhado (Wrapped cake slices)

Bolo embrulhado (Wrapped cake slices)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The “bolo embrulhado” is a recent and very popular version for the traditional cake with cream (sweetened condensed milk) between layers, and grated coconut for the coating. The slices are wrapped in aluminium foil and brought to the table…

Bolo fantástico (Fantastic Cake)

Bolo fantástico (Fantastic Cake)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO This yummy cake “flavoured” with cheese is great for breakfast, snack and teatime, and it is also so quick and easy to bake. Ingredients• 5 eggs (300 g)• 200 ml sour cream• 300 g sugar• 100 g melted butter•…

Bolo formigueiro (Anthill Cake)

Bolo formigueiro (Anthill Cake)

Chocolate is an important and widely used ingredient in Brazilian sweets, that goes very well with coconut. This is a tasty recipe, soft, and moist. It keeps well out of the fridge. IngredientsFor the batter:• 200 g butter• 350 g sugar• 4 eggs• 200 g…

Bolo gostoso com cobertura de coco (Delicious Coconut-Covered Cake)

Bolo gostoso com cobertura de coco (Delicious Coconut-Covered Cake)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO This is one of my mum’s cake recipes. It is more like a spoon sweet than cake and it is really easy to make. Don’t be deceived by its modest appearance because it tastes so so good, absolutely delicious!It…

Bolo moreno (Spice Cake)

Bolo moreno (Spice Cake)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO It’s a very delicious cake, spiced and “flavoured” with typical Brazilian ingredients like coffee, cocoa, cinnamon and cloves. It is perfect for a snack and for afternoon tea.You can just dust this cake with powdered sugar or glaze it…

Bolo pega marido (Husband-Catcher Cake)

Bolo pega marido (Husband-Catcher Cake)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO “Bolo pega marido” is a cake with a pudding-like consistency. It’s a variation of “Pudim de leite Moça” (Milk Pudding), a traditional brazilian recipe, enriched with coconut milk and flour. It is a delicate cake with personality, very quick…