Description
These Cavacas are classic Portuguese popovers — fluffy, lightly sweet pastries baked to golden perfection. A quick and easy recipe perfect for brunch, dessert, or snacking.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
3 large eggs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for greasing)
Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease muffin tin with butter.
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In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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In another bowl, whisk milk and eggs until frothy.
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Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently.
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Fill muffin cups two-thirds full.
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Bake 25–30 minutes until puffed and golden.
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Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm.
Notes
- Don’t overmix batter — it should be light for proper rise.
- Best served warm with powdered sugar or glaze.
- Avoid opening the oven while baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Pastry, Dessert, Brunch
- Method: oven baked
- Cuisine: portoguese
