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Pão de Ló de Ovar — traditional dish from Aveiro, Portugal
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪7gProtein
🌾70gCarbs
🥑5gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥚 Eggs

Pão de Ló de Ovar

How to order / say it
Say it Pão de Ló de Ovar — [Pown d Lough d Ovar]
Order I'd love a Pão de Ló de Ovar.
Locally Gostaria de um Pão de Ló de Ovar.
Say locally

Moist sponge cake with yolk-rich center.

Why try it?

This regional delicacy is celebrated for its airy texture and is often served during festive occasions, mirroring the community-driven lifestyle of Aveiro.

How it tastes

The cake offers a light, fluffy outer layer, complemented by a gooey, sweet, and slightly creamy center rich in egg flavor.

Origin & History — first documented: 1756

The Pão de Ló tradition in the Aveiro region dates back to the 18th century, where its unique baking method originated in Ovar and spread due to its distinct taste.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g flour
  • 🥚 10 egg yolks
  • 🥚 5 whole eggs
  • 🍯 250 g sugar

Method

  1. 1 Beat the egg yolks and sugar until creamy.
  2. 2 Sift the flour and gently fold into the egg mixture.
  3. 3 Bake in a moderate oven until golden on top but still soft inside.

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