What is bolo rei? Bolo rei, known as King Cake in English, is a traditional Portuguese pastry eaten mainly during the festive, particularly at Christmas and Epiphany.

Christmas cake from Portugal 12/21/2016 The Christmas table in Portugal wouldn't be complete without Bolo Rei, a traditional cake served on Christmas day.

Portugal has its own traditional Christmas cake, the bolo-rei. It calls to mind similar national treats such as a German Stollen, an Italian panettone or even an English fruitcake. Master baker ...