Czech easter recipe: velikonoční beránek [Czech cuisine S01E08]

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining moisture.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while granulated sugar is often more economical.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a lower-calorie alternative, while water can be used for a lighter cake.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg replacer

Flaxseed meal offers a vegan option, while egg replacer is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease a lamb-shaped cake mold with butter.

In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add melted butter and mix until combined.

In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

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

Stir in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and almond extract until smooth.

Pour the batter into the prepared mold, filling it halfway.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool in the mold for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.

Once cool, dust with powdered sugar and decorate as desired.

For a chocolate version, mix cocoa powder into half the batter before pouring.

Serve as a festive centerpiece during Easter celebrations.

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