Encanelado (Cinnamon Cake) | Eating with Andy

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free alternative with healthy fats.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: carob

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Carob is a lower-cost alternative with a similar flavor profile.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide a healthier fat profile.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.

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

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

Stir in milk, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.

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

Fold in chopped walnuts, raisins, and chocolate pieces gently.

Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.

Sprinkle cinnamon over the top evenly.

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

Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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