🇻🇨St Vincent Arrowroot Starch Cake

arrowroot starch

🥗Healthier: cassava flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Cassava flour is a gluten-free alternative that can mimic the texture of arrowroot.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is a healthier fat option.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be used for a lighter cake.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener that can add moisture.

Cream together 6 ounces of room temperature butter and 1 cup of sugar until fluffy, scraping down the edges as needed.

Add 3 eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.

Combine 1 pound of starch flour, 3 ounces of all-purpose flour, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder in a separate bowl.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture bit by bit, mixing well.

Pour the batter into a muffin pan.

Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, checking with a knife to ensure it comes out clean.

For a different texture, you can add a little water or milk, but be careful not to add too much.

Cooking Techniques

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