The Making of a Dominican Cake - Part 1

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with healthy fats.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipping cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Ricotta offers a lighter texture while being cost-effective.

fruit preserves

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Fresh fruit adds natural sweetness and flavor.

Combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and set aside.

Cream the butter at room temperature, then gradually add the sugar until creamy and soft.

Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form and set aside.

Add the egg yolks to the butter mixture one by one, mixing well after each addition.

Combine the vanilla with the orange juice and add to the mixture.

Alternate adding the dry ingredients with the orange juice mixture, starting and finishing with the dry ingredients.

Gently fold in the beaten egg whites until incorporated.

Fold in the lime zest.

Distribute the batter evenly into prepared 8-inch round cake pans.

Tap the pans on the counter to remove air bubbles.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 40 to 50 minutes.

Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before wrapping them in loose plastic film and refrigerating for 2-3 hours or overnight.

Cooking Techniques

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