Portuguese Bolo Rei or King Cake

Portuguese “Bolo Rei” or King Cake it’s a traditional cake consumed around Christmas, from December until Epiphany (Dia de Reis in Portuguese, literally “Kings’ Day”, a reference to the Three Wise Men), on 6 January. It is a staple dessert in any Portuguese home during the holidays.

Of French origin, brought to Portugal during the 19th century, king cake “bolo rei” is the main Christmas cake eaten in Portugal during the holiday season.

Traditional Christmas King Cake (Dough)
Traditional Christmas King Cake (Dough)

We have available King Cake in dough or ready. Anyway all the King Cakes are delivered frozen worldwide. King Cake in Portugal it’s considered one delicatessen cake, very appreciated by all Portuguese people. In Portugal there is no Christmas without the king cake.

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