Cake – Tia Maria's Blog

October 22, 2021

Lemon Cake with Lemon Glaze – Bolo de Limao

Ingredients: 2 and 1/2 cups flour 3 eggs 1 and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 and 1/4 sticks softened butter 3/4 cups milk 1 and 1/2 cups sugar 1 lemon (zested...

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February 16, 2021

Easter Sour Cream Birds Nest Coffee Cake

Easter Sour Cream Birds Nest Coffee Cake is a perfect cake for your Easter dessert table. Look at those beautiful candy coated almonds that look just like bird eggs. The crumbly, nutty topping pairs...

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September 6, 2018

Bolo de Bolacha Maria Cake

What better way to show your love, by making your friends and family a delicious Bolo de Bolacha Maria cake! This dessert is probably one of the favorites in Portuguese cuisine. There are many...

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June 23, 2017

Maria Cookies and Cream Strawberry Banana Trifle

Dig in! Maria Cookies add crunchy layers to this easy trifle recipe. Fresh bananas, strawberries, and home made whipped cream create a melt in your mouth fruit bomb! Bring it to your next cookout...

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March 21, 2017

Banana Cream Cake with Bolacha Maria Cookie

For banana lovers! This cake recipe tastes just like banana cream pie with and added fluffy and moist cake layer. Perfect for party, pot luck and a summer picnic. I placed it in the...

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March 7, 2016

Mixed Berry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

A great cake to bake for breakfast, a snack or a dessert! It’s perfect for a party or to bring for a pot luck event since it serves many people. It’s moist and full...

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July 21, 2015

Pão de Ló de Alfeizerão – Portuguese Sponge Cake Alfeizerão Style

This is a cake which was once served to a King of Portugal has become the traditional cake of AlfAlfeizerão and is famous throughout Portugal. In Portuguese tradition, it is said that this cake...

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June 2, 2015

Banana Cake with Cinnamon Sugar – Bolo de Banana com Açúcar e Canela

This warm banana bread is irresistible! The recipe for this batter is very light and fluffy, with a touch of sugar and cinnamon. FYI, did you know that the word “banana” originates from...

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May 8, 2015

Orange Pound Cake with Orange Marmelade Glaze – Bolo de Laranja

Recipe and image by: Mary Connie De Pao A beautiful summer cake recipe sent to me by a fan of Tia Maria’s Blog. Enjoy the recipe! Orange Pound cake Ingredients: 2 3/4 cup sifted...

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April 2, 2015

Pineapple Sumol and Coconut Poundcake

If you like pina coladas you’ll love this cake. The pineapple and coconut flavors really come through. I used Pineapple sumol, but you can substitute with pineapple juice. Ingredients: 2 sticks butter (soft) 1...