🇻🇨St Vincent Plain Cake/Sponge Cake

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds nutrition, while self-rising flour simplifies leavening.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy alternative, while water is a budget-friendly option.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

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

Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon or orange zest.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the evaporated milk and orange juice.

Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.

Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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