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Cakes of Portugal

The Portuguese definitely have a sweet tooth judging by the mouth-watering selection of tasty cakes and pastries on offer in just about every cafe, shop and restaurant in Central Portugal.

Many of the most popular cakes (or bolos) originate from the Central Portugal region, something the locals are very proud of. Patéis de Natas, a custard cream tart, originate from Lisbon whereas Ovo moles (sweet eggs) come from Aveiro. The moorish Tigeladas, which are made from eggs, milk and cinnamon, and Palha (straw), made from spun egg yolks and sugar, both originate from Abrantes.

The traditional Christmas cake, Bolo-Rei (King's Cake). The fruit cake, which has pine nuts, dried fruit and is decorated candied citrus fruits, traditionally contains a surprise, a bean. Whoever finds the bean has the pleasure of making the cake the following year.
Cakes of Portugal: Pateis de Natas Cakes of Portugal:Palhas Cakes of Portugal: Bolo de Rei Cakes of Portugal: Ovo Moles Cakes of Portugal: Tigeladas
Pastéis de nata Palha Bolo-Rei Ovo Moles Tigeladas
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