Posted on Monday, June 6, 2016 in
Cake Recipes
Lemon Cake (Bolo de limão)
Learn how to make this delicious lemon cake (bolo de limão).
| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 40 min |
| Ready In | 55 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
Ingredients
5 eggs2 tablespoons of butter1 cup of sugar2 cups of flourGrated zest and juice of one lemon1 teaspoon of baking powderIcing:5 tablespoons of powdered sugarJuice from 1 lemon
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Preparation
- Add the softened butter with the sugar and egg yolks and beat until a whitish eggnog.
- Add the zest and lemon juice and mix well.
- Beat the egg whites very firm and add to the previous mixture alternating with the flour already mixed with the baking powder.
- Place in a form greased with butter and dusted with flour.
- Bake in preheated oven at 180°C or 350°F for about 40 minutes.
- Icing
- In a bowl add the sugar and the lemon juice needed to begin to dissolve the sugar, but without becoming liquid. It should be the consistent like a soft paste.
- When the cake is cold, cover it with the icing and allow it to dry.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Luisa Batalha, viajardemochilaascostas.blogspot.ca *
Portuguese Bean & Coconut Tart
Portuguese bean and coconut tart recipe (receita de tarte de feijão e coco), a sweet dessert made with white beans, coconut, sugar, and puff pastry.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 6 |
Portuguese Carrot Cake (Bolo de Cenoura)
Portuguese carrot cake (bolo de cenoura), a moist cake made with carrots, eggs, sugar, flour and oil.
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
Portuguese Chestnut Cake
This Portuguese chestnut cake is a rich, flavorful and decadent cake that has just the right amount of sweetness and chocolate.
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
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