Colombian Cake - Original and Authentic Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option while margarine can be more affordable.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cream the butter and sugar on medium low speed for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and creamy.

Add the eggs one by one on medium speed, alternating with portions of flour until the mixture is smooth.

Add vanilla and caramel color, mixing until well incorporated.

Pour the batter over the chopped fruit and mix by hand to ensure nuts are evenly distributed.

Grease the cake pans with a mixture of cooking oil and flour using a brush.

Cover the pans with aluminum foil to avoid overcooking and cracks.

Bake for approximately 60 minutes.

Let cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack before unmolding.

Bathed the warm cake with sweet red wine for better absorption.

Wrap the cake in plastic film while still warm for optimal moisture retention.

Cooking Techniques

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