20-Min Bolo Rei — Portuguese Fruit Cake
A showstopper Portuguese Christmas cake with candied fruit, nuts, and a glossy glaze — done in 20 minutes using a no-knead method and pre-candied fruit. Crispy exterior, tender crumb, festive vibes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup candied citrus peel (orange, lemon, citron)
- ½ cup blanched almonds, coarsely chopped
- ½ cup raisins or dried currants
- 3 whole eggs
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp apricot jam or honey (for glaze)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter a 9-inch round cake pan and line bottom with parchment.
- 2
Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes with a mixer or by hand.
- 3
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully combined.
- 4
Fold in flour gently. Add candied peel, almonds, and raisins; fold until just combined.
- 5
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 12–14 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- 6
Warm jam over low heat 30 seconds, then brush over hot cake. Cool 5 minutes in pan, then turn out onto a wire rack.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch round cake pan
- parchment paper
- electric mixer or wooden spoon
- mixing bowl
- rubber spatula
- toothpick
- wire cooling rack
- small saucepan for glaze
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