Posted on Monday, November 15, 2021 in
Cake Recipes
Madeiran Black Cake (Bolo Preto da Madeira)
Madeiran black cake (bolo preto da Madeira), also known as bolo da família is one of the best known recipes for regional Madeiran sweets.
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Preparation time | 15 min |
Cooking Time | 1 h |
Ready In | 1 h 15 min |
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 8 |
Ingredients
500g or 4 cups of flour500g or 2 and 1/2 cups of sugar1/2 cup of molasses3 eggs1 stick of butter (1/2 cup)1 stick of Crisco (vegetable shortening)1/2 cup of Madeira wine or Port wine1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves1 teaspoon of baking soda1 teaspoon of baking powder3/4 cup of raisins3/4 cup of nutsZest from one orange
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Preparation
- Mix the butter, crisco and sugar until combined, add the eggs, wine and mix some more.
- In a different bowl, mix the cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and baking powder with the flour.
- Add the raisins, nuts and orange zest.
- Mix the flour mixture with the butter and sugar mixture.
- Pour into a greased with butter and dusted with flour deep cake pan.
- Add some raisins and nuts on top for decoration.
- Bake in the oven at 180°C or 350°F for 1 hour.
- Toothpick will come out dry when ready.
Recipe Credit: bakingwithfriends.com
Photo Credit: blog.madeira.best
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Portuguese Easy Apple Cake (Bolo de Maçã)
This quick, easy and delicious Portuguese easy apple cake (bolo de maçã fácil), is perfect for everything, from the brunch table, to an afternoon snack.
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 8 |
Melt in Your Mouth Orange and Butter Cake
This melt in your mouth orange and butter cake (bolo de laranja and manteiga), will be a hit with friends and family.
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 8 |
Delicious Apple and Cinnamon Cake
This delicious apple and cinnamon cake recipe (receita de bolo de maçã e canela), makes a great snack or dessert.
Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
Servings | 8 |
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Rosa Avila
My mom used to make a cake similar to this one. I’ve been looking to find it for many years. I don’t think she added the raisins and nuts but it did have a cover, not frosting but a liquid. Do you have or know of another similar cake? Thank you, Rosa
2 Years ago, Tuesday, November 8, 2022


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