Last week I was tempted by another Azorean Green Bean recipe…this time for CAVACAS.
I have loved these pastries for a long time and have bought them at the local Portuguese bakeries but have never had the opportunity to make them myself. I am going to be honest and tell you that I always thought they must be difficult to make since they are airy, large and so puffy…I had no idea how to make them until Azorean Green Bean posted the recipe on Facebook .
To my surprise they were super EASY to make and it was an even bigger surprise when I saw how amazing they came out and how TASTY!!
Cavacas/Portuguese Popovers
Ingredients
- 2 Cups of flour
- 1 Cup of oil
- ½ Cup of milk
- 8 eggs at room temperature
- Sugar Glaze:Whisk together…
- 2 Cups of Confectioner’s Sugar,
- Zest of one lemon
- 2 tablespoons of Milk (more or less depending on the thickness you like)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease regular size muffin tins or popover tins.
- Using an electric mixer beat all ingredients for 20 minutes without stopping, Maria recommends using a stand mixer set on level 6.
- Once the ingredients have been mixed for 20 minutes fill the muffin or popover tins half full (no more than that).
- Bake on the middle rack for about 45 minutes; if you want the CAVACAS to be on the dry side bake for 1 hour. They will turn a golden color and “popover“ the pans.
- While they are still warm dip in the sugar glaze or drizzle glaze over the
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http://www.decoranddineblog.com/cavacasportuguese-popovers/ 
This is how they look when they come out of the oven…they literally pop out of the tins.
You know I had to have one right away with a cup of coffee…
Related
It is written under the cavacas recipe. Sugar Glaze:
2 Cups of Confectioner’s Sugar (icing sugar)
Zest of one lemon
2 tablespoons of Milk (more or less depending on the thickness you like. Just stir together.
how do I make the glaze?
They don't last long at all as they are so tasty but they will probably last a few days, just keep them in a airtight container. I have never had to do that as they are gone after the second day at my house so I just keep them out on a tray.
Thanks for posting they look great. How long do they last and how would you store them
Thanks! I love the taste!
i LOVE this recipe, simple and yet the taste GOOD…
thank you
I love mine too 🙂
I have that same coffee cup. Purchased many years ago. It is my favorite!!
Hi, I use canola oil.
Hi what oil do you use
That is fantastic Paula!! I am so happy you like the recipes and have made them. Thanks for coming by!
I surprised my mom and family with these for Easter!! Being the youngest of six Portuguese kids I was the least likely to make them. Thank you for sharing these recipes! I'm having a lot of fun surprising my mom! Keep them coming please! 🙂
Thanks! I will be making some more for Easter tomorrow 🙂
These look delish!
Thanks Lucy!! I will be sure to check out your blog. Nice to me you 🙂
Yum, now I know what I am making to bring for the Easter potluck with our friends. Nice to meet a fellow Portuguese blogger. You may just inspire me to do some more cooking ;o)
Thanks!! Thank you for the recipe. A wonderful Easter for you and your family as well.
They Look Wonderful, Margaret!!! Have a wonderful Easter with your family.