MARÍA LUISA CAKE 🍰 FLUFFY CAKE FROM COLOMBIA by Anna Olson | The Gourmet

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

coconut

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: shredded wheat

Almond flour offers a nutty flavor and is gluten-free.

condensed milk

🥗Healthier: evaporated milk + honey

💰Cheaper: sweetened condensed milk

This combination reduces sugar while maintaining sweetness.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour two round cake pans.

Mix flour, baking powder, 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 milk until combined.

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

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Prepare the filling by mixing cream cheese, condensed milk, and lemon juice until smooth.

Spread the filling between the cooled cake layers.

Frost the top and sides of the cake with whipped cream.

Decorate with chocolate shavings and coconut.

Cooking Techniques

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