Portugal Cakes

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 2

Portugal Cakes Recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

152

Sugar

10g

Fat

Portugal Cakes, also known as Bolos de Arroz, are a traditional pastry made with dried currants and sherry. They have a moist texture and rich flavor, similar to a pound cake. These mini-cakes are perfect for a sweet treat or as part of a dessert spread.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.	Grease 24 mini-muffin cups.
3.	Beat white sugar and margarine together in a bowl until fluffy.
4.	Beat eggs in one at a time, followed by sherry.
5.	Stir flour and nutmeg together in a separate bowl; fold into the sugar mixture.
6.	Fold in currants.
7.	Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
8.	Bake in the preheated oven until cakes are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
9.	Cool cakes on a wire rack.
10.

PROS

Moist and flavorful.

CONS

Not suitable for those avoiding sugar and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Currants contain antioxidants and sherry may help aid digestion. However, the high sugar and fat content of these cakes should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	1 cup white sugar
	1 cup margarine
	4 eggs
	1/4 cup dry sherry
	1 cup all-purpose flour
	1 cup dried currants
	1 pinch ground nutmeg