Mauritian Napolitaine Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor while margarine is often more affordable.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content, while oat flour can be a budget-friendly alternative.

jam

🥗Healthier: fruit preserves

💰Cheaper: homemade fruit spread

Fruit preserves offer less sugar, while homemade spreads can be made economically.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: toasted almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Toasted almonds provide crunch with less fat, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

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

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

Stir in vanilla extract and mix until combined.

In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until a smooth batter forms.

Fold in coconut flakes gently until evenly distributed.

Grease a baking dish and pour half of the batter into it, smoothing the top.

Spread a layer of jam evenly over the batter.

Pour the remaining batter on top, smoothing it out again.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Optionally, add food coloring to the batter for a colorful presentation.

Cooking Techniques

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