Description
Cavacas Portuguese Popovers are a delightful twist on traditional pastries, offering a light, airy texture and subtle sweetness that makes them irresistible. These popovers are incredibly easy to prepare, requiring just a handful of simple ingredients commonly found in your kitchen. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or as an indulgent snack, Cavacas can be served warm, dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with chocolate for an extra touch of decadence. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet moment at home, these fluffy treats are sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for greasing the pan)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin with melted butter.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine milk and eggs until frothy.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the muffin cups until two-thirds full.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popover (50g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating cheese or herbs into the batter for a savory version of Cavacas. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to achieve optimal fluffiness.