Bolo de mel
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Bolo de mel (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈbolu ðɨ ˈmɛl], "honey cake") is a traditional cake from the Madeira Islands.
History
This cake is considered to be Madeira's oldest dessert.[citation needed] First noted in the 15th century using spices from Europe and India, it was first created by nuns in the Convent of Santa Clara in Funchal. It is also popular in the Azores Islands of Portugal.[1]
Ingredients
The bolo de mel cake became a popular confection when the island was an important sugar producer, since the cake itself is traditionally made with
walnuts and almonds mixed within it. Clove, cinnamon, black pepper, anise seeds and allspice are popular spices used in the preparation. When it is served in Madeira, it is customary not to cut the cake, but rather to tear pieces off using the hands.[citation needed
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Bolo de mel is traditionally made around 8 December so that it will be consumed during Christmas often in a large enough batch that it can be enjoyed throughout the year.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Bolo de Mel-da-Madeira". Retrieved 21 December 2018.
- ^ "Bolo de Mel". Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 20 September 2013.