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HOW TO MAKE UN MARQUESOTE SALVADOREÑO (SALVADOREAN MARQUESOTE BREAD)

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Marquesote

Cultural Context

Marquesote is a traditional Salvadoran cake often enjoyed during festive occasions, particularly holidays and family gatherings. This delightful dessert showcases the rich flavors of the region, combining simple ingredients like eggs, sugar, and cocoa to create a moist, fluffy cake. In El Salvador, it is common to serve Marquesote with fruit preserves or whipped cream, reflecting the local love for sweet, indulgent treats. Today, variations of Marquesote can be found in various Central American countries, each adding their unique twist to this beloved classic.

SalvadoranSVdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
10 eggs
1 cup sugar
1.5 cups rice flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
cinnamon sticks
butter

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is a healthier fat alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness while brown sugar adds moisture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can reduce costs.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cool whip

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories, while cool whip is a cost-effective topping.

1

Separate the egg whites and yolks from 10 eggs kept at room temperature.

2

Add the egg whites into a mixer and beat on medium-high setting.

3

Gradually add 1 cup of sugar to the egg whites while continuing to beat them until foamy and stiff.

4

Add the 10 egg yolks one at a time to the mixture.

5

Gradually add 1.5 cups of rice flour to the mixture, little by little.

6

Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder to the batter.

7

Add a few cinnamon sticks to the batter.

8

Fold the last two ingredients (rice flour and baking powder) into the batter gently without mixing.

9

Pour the batter into a buttered mold.

10

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit).

11

Bake the marquesote for 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

MarquesotaMarquesote de El Salvador

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