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Toucinho do Ceu
Egg and Almond Cake
Preparation info
- Serves
6 to 8
- Difficulty
Easy
Appears in
Published 2000
Although often described as a cake, this Portuguese dessert is perhaps more of a pudding in texture. A small piece makes the perfect mouthful to accompany a tiny cup of strong black coffee.
Ingredients
250 g ½ lb 100 mls 3 ½
Method
Dissolve the sugar in the water, bring to the boil, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the almonds, and remove from the heat. Allow to cool. Beat in the butter, eggs and flour, and pour the mixture into a well-buttered cake tin about