Viriato

Viriato is a traditional cake from the Viseu region of Portugal made from a sweet bread dough filled with a mixture of eggs, sugar, and grated coconut, giving it a distinctive yellow color and soft texture with a light coconut aroma. The cake is shaped into a "V" to honor the mythical hero Viriato.

Originating in 1955, local bakers first made it to create a regional specialty. Viriato is popular in Viseu, enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack, and often given as a gift during festive occasions.