Delicious Angolan Homemade Cake! | Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while adding a subtle flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can be used for a lighter cake.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: toasted oats

💰Cheaper: shredded wheat

Toasted oats provide a similar texture with less cost.

Separate the yolk from the egg white of 2 eggs into two separate bowls.

In the bowl with the egg whites, add 1 cup of sugar and mix on the lowest setting until peaks form.

Set the egg white mixture aside.

In another clean bowl, add the 2 egg yolks and 4 tablespoons of butter, then mix together.

Add 1 cup of sugar to the butter and egg yolk mixture and mix again.

Gradually add 2 cups of milk, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Add 2 cups of flour and mix until combined.

Add one more cup of flour and mix until smooth.

Turn the mixer on to the lowest setting and gradually increase the speed until the batter is runny but not too runny or thick.

Gently fold in the egg white and sugar mixture into the batter until smooth.

Add 2 teaspoons of baking powder or baking soda and mix until combined.

Prepare the baking pan by spraying it with baking spray, ensuring all corners are coated.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.

Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

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