How to Make Maslenica/Masanca | Filipina Making Bosnian Food 🇧🇦

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with healthy fats.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide healthy fats while being more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease a baking dish with butter or oil.

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

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

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

Stir in milk and vanilla extract until combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in lemon zest and walnuts if using.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.

Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Prepare a glaze by mixing powdered sugar with a little milk until smooth.

Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

Serve with fruit preserves on the side.

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