Madeira's Honey Cake | Salt of Portugal
The origin of the honey cake remounts to Madeira‘s “white gold” era. This period began in the 15th century when Henry the Navigator brought sugar cane from Sicily to plant in Madeira. The island became Europe’s main sugar supplier until the first half of the 16th century when Brazil took over this role. The honey cake recipe has been refined over the years. Despite its name, the cake does not…














