A Sense of Spain®: Holiday Food

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while reducing saturated fat.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide similar texture and healthy fats.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds tanginess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: honey

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener, while honey is often cheaper.

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease a round cake pan with butter.

Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.

In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

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

Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.

Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.

Fold in almonds and raisins gently until evenly distributed.

Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with orange zest before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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