Bolo De São Pedro (Saint Peter’s Cake)

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 8
Delicious Bolo De São Pedro (Saint Peter's Cake) Recipe
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Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter , melted
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon grated lime , skin
4 eggs
1 can sweetened condensed milk
cinnamon
2 cups fine cornmeal
1 cup parmesan cheese , grated
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons scant baking powder
1 cup guava paste , cut in small cubes ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
442
Sugar
35g
Fat
13.3g
Bolo De São Pedro is a popular cake from the Brazilian cuisine. It is named after Saint Peter – one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, who is celebrated in Brazil as the patron saint of fishermen and farmers. This cake is mainly served during festivals and religious events, especially in the coastal regions of Brazil. The cake has a soft and fluffy texture due to the use of a fine cornmeal batter. The grated lime and cinnamon add the refreshing and unique aroma to it. The cake is generally topped with powdered sugar and sliced almonds before serving.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, beat the melted butter with the lime juice and grated lime skin, add 4 eggs and mix well.
2.Add sweetened condensed milk and cinnamon.
3.In another bowl, mix fine cornmeal, parmesan cheese, all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
4.Optional step: Add cubed guava paste to the batter.
5.Preheat the oven to 180°C. Pour the batter in a cake pan and bake for approximately 40-45 minutes.

PROS

Bolo De São Pedro is a fragrant cake with a soft and moist texture.

The cinnamon and lime impart a refreshing aroma to the cake.

Easy to make and serves as a perfect dessert for get-togethers.

CONS

The cake is high in carbs and calories because of sugar, flour, and sweetened condensed milk.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although not particularly healthy, Bolo De São Pedro can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The lime in this recipe is a great source of vitamin C and antioxidants.
The cornmeal used in this cake is gluten-free, which makes it a suitable option for people with gluten intolerance.

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