Bolo-rei, the king of cakes is Christmas on a plate

Discover the history and origin of bolo-rei (you might know it as King Cake), the star of Christmas supper and a token of tradition.
More than Christmas trees or even presents, the holiday season in Portugal is all about sharing food with loved ones. Discover the history and origin of bolo-rei (you might know it as King Cake), the star of Christmas supper and a token of tradition.

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