PORTUGAL CAKES

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A different muffin for Sunday brunch--or afternoon tea.

Provided by JJOHN32

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter, room temperature
4 eggs
ΒΌ cup dry sherry
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup dried currants
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees C (190 degrees F). Grease or spray with non-stick cooking spray 12 muffin tins.
  • Separate the eggs. Lightly beat the egg yolks. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Cream the sugar with the butter until light and fluffy. Add the beaten egg yolks and sherry. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites.
  • Sift the flour with the nutmeg and gently stir into the egg mixture until smooth. Stir in the currants. Pour the batter into the prepared tin.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the tops are golden brown and a tester inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 102.7 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 163.4 mg, Sugar 24.9 g

Kenzy Alero
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This cake was a disaster. It didn't rise properly and it was very dry.


Nawaz Ch
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I didn't have all of the ingredients for this cake, so I had to make some substitutions. It still turned out pretty good, but I think it would have been better if I had used the correct ingredients.


Nqobile Mehloana
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Excellent Manpower
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I'm not a big fan of cakes, but this one is really good. The flavors are well-balanced and the cake is very moist.


Christina Dawes
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This cake is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious!


Leafy Ike
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I love that this cake is made with fresh fruit. It makes it so much more flavorful.


Slatty Art Covers
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious!


Holuwasefunmi Ajari
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I've never made a cake like this before, but it turned out great! I'm so glad I tried it.


Kim Misso
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of fruits and nuts.


Lawrence Worcester
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I made this cake for my daughter's baby shower and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Alu Ali
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This cake is beautiful and delicious! I love the way the different colors of fruit swirl together.


Babatunde Sunday
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I was a little hesitant to try this cake because I'm not a big fan of fruit cakes, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were well-balanced and the cake was very moist.


Alfred Retjie
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use different fruits depending on what's in season.


Loua DuPlessis
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for any occasion.


Md Robiul
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This is the best cake I've ever had! The flavor is amazing and the texture is perfect.


Emu emu
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I made this cake for my son's birthday and he loved it! The colors were so vibrant and the cake was so moist.


Indira Shah
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This cake was a hit at my dinner party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch.