A sponge cake variant crafted from shortening, sometimes topped with a substantial piece of preserved citron for adornment. It was conventionally served in combination with Madeira wine.
A decadent and traditional Portuguese cake, renowned for its richness, does not actually incorporate Madeira wine as an ingredient. However, it is frequently soaked or accompanied by this renowned fortified wine. During the baking process, a distinctive adornment takes shape, featuring delicately placed candied lemon peel on the cake’s surface.