Barbados Pound cake Known as Pudding

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor and reduces saturated fat.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds moisture and natural sweetness.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal provides a vegan alternative.

Preheat the oven (temperature not specified).

Grease and flour baking pans.

Cream 1 pound of butter and 2 cups of brown sugar until fluffy.

Add 12 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla essence and 2 teaspoons of almond essence.

In a separate bowl, mix together 1 pound of flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of all spice, and 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of milk.

Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Fold in raisins if using.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pans.

Bake until a toothpick comes out clean (time not specified).

Let the cake cool in the pans before transferring to a wire rack.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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