Cavacas/Portuguese Popovers
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 so big and airy. 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. An even bigger surprise was when I saw how amazing they looked and how tasty they were!
Ingredients
- 2 cups of flour
- 1 Cup of canola or vegetable oil
- ½ Cup of milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 8 eggs at room temperature
Sugar Glaze: Whisk together…
- 2 Cups of Confectioner’s Sugar,
- Zest of one lemon
- 2 tablespoons of either water, milk, or milk alternative (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 halfway (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 colour and “popover” the tins.
- While they are still warm dip in the sugar glaze; -OR- drizzle the glaze over cooled cavacas.
My daughter has also made these cavacas with almond milk, creating a nuttier taste!
Although these pastries may not be great for cholesterol levels, you can control their sweetness with the amount of glaze you use.
Thanks for coming by,
18 Comments
Margaret Pereira
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.
Anonymous
how do I make the glaze?
Margaret Pereira
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.
Anonymous
Thanks for posting they look great. How long do they last and how would you store them
Margaret Pereira
Thanks! I love the taste!
Anonymous
i LOVE this recipe, simple and yet the taste GOOD…
thank you
Margaret Pereira
I love mine too 🙂
Anonymous
I have that same coffee cup. Purchased many years ago. It is my favorite!!
Margaret Pereira
Hi, I use canola oil.
Anonymous
Hi what oil do you use
Margaret
That is fantastic Paula!! I am so happy you like the recipes and have made them. Thanks for coming by!
Paula Costa
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! 🙂
Margaret
Thanks! I will be making some more for Easter tomorrow 🙂
Little Cottage on the Pond
These look delish!
Margaret
Thanks Lucy!! I will be sure to check out your blog. Nice to me you 🙂
Lucy @ Patina Paradise
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)
Margaret
Thanks!! Thank you for the recipe. A wonderful Easter for you and your family as well.
Azorean Green Bean
They Look Wonderful, Margaret!!! Have a wonderful Easter with your family.