Our family recipe
Traditional Bolo de Mel, or Madeira Honey Cake, is one of the oldest delicacies originating from our family’s homeland, the Portuguese island of Madeira. It’s made with luscious black treacle, or sugarcane molasses, for a smooth, velvety taste and dark richness.
Our family has been making Bolo de Mel for generations, typically at Christmas time, but it can be enjoyed year-round. Bolo de Mel has a shelf life up to 18 months so it’s great to keep in the pantry for when unexpected guests drop by.
The fragrant spices and rich, crumbly texture make it a delight to enjoy. Typically, Bolo de Mel is broken apart by hand, rather than cut with a knife, and is best served with tea or coffee, or maybe a cheeky sweet wine such as Madeira wine or Port.
Crunchy delights
What to do when your family owns a café and wants something special to serve with their coffee and tea? We make it ourselves!
Our Broas de Mel, Palitos de Coco and Rosquilas are made to old family recipes, and are the perfect tea or coffee accompaniment.
Our Broas de Mel are made with luscious treacle, fragrant spices and a hint of lemon zest. Our Palitos de Coco are made with coconut and lemon zest for a tangy flavour. And our Rosquilas are made with vanilla bean and dusted with icing sugar for that extra special touch when served at your next afternoon tea party.
These cookies are so good you’ll want to make sure you always have a spare pack on hand!