Portuguese Bolo

Name: Portuguese Bolo
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 lemon rind; 4 large eggs; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 lb shortening, room temperature

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 lemon rind
4 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 lb shortening, room temperature

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F Grease and flour two 9 x 9 x 2 inch pans.
2

In a large bowl, combine the sugar and eggs and beat together until creamy. Add the flour, salt, baking powder, and lemon rind mixing thoroughly.
3

Add the milk to the batter, once combined, then blend in the shortening.
4

Divide the batter between the two pans, flatten out and smooth the top with your fingers.
5

Bake for 30 - 40 minutes or until the cake is golden on top, and a cake tester comes out clean.