Bolo De Reis Three Wise Men Cake

Celebrate the holiday season with the festive charm of *Bolo de Reis*—the Three Wise Men Cake—a Portuguese-inspired masterpiece brimming with warm spices, dried fruits, and crunchy nuts. This aromatic bundt cake combines the zesty brightness of orange, a splash of dark rum or brandy, and the comforting flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a rich and luxurious treat perfect for special occasions. Adorned with vibrant candied cherries and baked to golden perfection, this moist and flavorful cake is as stunning as it is delicious. Ideal as a centerpiece for Christmas or Epiphany celebrations, this traditional dessert is easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and guests. Don’t forget the final touch: a light dusting of powdered sugar for a snowy, magical finish!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 300 g All-purpose flour
• 200 g Granulated sugar
• 150 g Unsalted butter
• 4 Eggs
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp Ground nutmeg
• 1 tbsp Orange zest
• 60 ml Orange juice
• 30 ml Dark rum or brandy
• 100 g Dried figs (chopped)
• 100 g Raisins
• 80 g Candied orange peel (chopped)
• 100 g Walnuts (chopped)
• 80 g Blanched almonds (sliced)
• 12 Candied cherries
• 2 tbsp Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a round bundt or cake pan generously with butter. Lightly dust the pan with flour, tapping out the excess.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer. This should take about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.

Step 5

Mix in the orange zest, orange juice, and rum (or brandy). Stir to combine.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Fold in the chopped dried figs, raisins, candied orange peel, walnuts, and almonds until evenly distributed.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared bundt or cake pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Arrange the candied cherries on top for decoration.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Once cooled, optionally dust the cake with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1798.4 grams (1798.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6569

Total Fat 259.70g	333%
Saturated Fat 89.80g	449%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 1076mg	359%
Sodium 840mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 1003.10g	365%
Dietary Fiber 46.20g	165%
Total Sugars 639.10g
Protein 100.00g	200%

Vitamin D 164IU	820%
Calcium 801mg	62%
Iron 28mg	157%
Potassium 3419mg	73%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.6%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 59.4%