Portugal Cakes

Flavored with sherry and a sprinkling of currants, these sweet little muffins are a delicious accompaniment to coffee or tea.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 301 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 cup butter, room temperature
• 1 cup dried currants
• ¼ cup dry sherry

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees C (190 degrees F). Grease or spray with non-stick cooking spray 12 muffin tins.

Step 2

Separate the eggs. Lightly beat the egg yolks. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

Step 3

Cream the sugar with the butter until light and fluffy. Add the beaten egg yolks and sherry. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites.

Step 4

Sift the flour with the nutmeg and gently stir into the egg mixture until smooth. Stir in the currants. Pour the batter into the prepared tin.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven until the tops are golden brown and a tester inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes.