Posted on Monday, January 18, 2021 in
Cake Recipes
Portuguese Old Fashioned Maria Biscuits Cake
This delicious Portuguese old fashioned Maria biscuits cake (bolo de bolacha Maria à moda antiga) needs no baking.
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| Preparation time | 30 min |
| Cooking Time | n/a |
| Ready In | 30 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
Ingredients
2 packs of Maria biscuits (about 40 cookies)1 and 1/2 cups of margarine or butter (room temperature)1 and 1/2 cups of sugar1 tablespoon of oilVery strong cold coffee
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Preparation
- Beat the margarine with the sugar until you get a smooth cream, add the oil and beat well.
- On the serving plate, place the first layer of biscuits passing them through the strong, cold coffee first.
- Add a layer of cream on top and repeat this as many times as necessary to reach the desired cake size.
- Finally spread the remainding cream on the cake and decorate it to taste.
- Serve cool or at room temperature.
Recipe & Photo Credit: amorentrereceitas.blogspot.pt
Gorete's Portuguese Sponge Cake (Pão De Lo)
This is a delicious light and airy textured sponge cake. It tastes just like the ones I used to buy at a Portuguese bakery.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
Carrot & Cinnamon Cake
This carrot and cinnamon cake (bolo de cenoura e canela) is great as a snack or dessert.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
Nancy's Portuguese Sweet Bread
Nancy's Portuguese sweet bread recipe (receita de massa sovada), a soft, slightly sweet, round bread with a tender, fluffy texture.
| Level of Difficulty | Moderate |
| Servings | 24 |
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