Portuguese Cavacas (Sugar Glazed Pastries)

Name: Portuguese Cavacas (Sugar Glazed Pastries)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 200 g plain flour; 4 large eggs; 120 g unsalted butter (softened); 120 g caster sugar; 120 ml whole milk; 1 tsp baking powder; Pinch of salt; 250 g icing sugar; 3 –4 tbsp whole milk (adjust for consistency); Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for traditional fragrance)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

Cavacas are light Portuguese pastries coated in a crisp sugar glaze offering a chewy bite inside and a glossy sweet shell perfect for pairing with coffee or enjoying during festive gatherings

Updated at: Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:04:07 GMT