Bolo de Arroz (Portuguese Rice Flour Cake)
Little lemony cakes with a golden cracked top and a soft, close crumb thanks to rice flour. Lovely with coffee.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.31 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line a 12 hole muffin tin with 8 paper cases.
- 2
Beat the butter and sugar together for 3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, adding a spoonful of the flour with each to stop it curdling.
- 4
Fold in the rest of the flours, the baking powder, lemon zest and milk until you have a smooth, thick batter.
- 5
Divide between the cases and bake for 22 to 25 minutes until risen, golden and cracked on top. A skewer should come out clean.
24 min - 6
Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then move to a rack. Best eaten the day they are made.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.