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butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Trim the outside of the poundcake with a big knife.

Cut the poundcake into four slices using two pieces of wood to guide the knife for even thickness.

Generously spread about 1/2 cup of raspberry jam on one of the slices.

Microwave the raspberry jam for about 30 seconds to thicken it slightly before using.

Spread more raspberry jam on the outside of the cake.

Assemble the cake by pressing the jam-covered sides together.

Let the cake rest for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cutting, if desired.

Cut the cake into slices for serving, presenting it nicely on a tray.

Garnish with spearmint leaves before serving.

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