Belizean Boiled Milk Cake Recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is a healthier fat alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg replacer

Flaxseed meal can be a vegan alternative, reducing cholesterol.

Boil coconut milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.

Add sugar and stir until dissolved, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

In a separate bowl, beat eggs until frothy.

Mix in vanilla extract and lime zest to the eggs.

Gradually add the cooled coconut milk mixture to the eggs, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.

In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Fold in grated coconut gently until evenly distributed.

Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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