Best Romanian Baking | Milk Street TV Season 9, Episode 3

crème fraîche

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts offer similar texture and flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey can add moisture and flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking pan with butter and dust with flour.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.

Add crème fraîche and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

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

Fold in lemon zest and any desired fruit preserves.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar and top with chocolate shavings.

Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche or fruit preserves.

Cooking Techniques

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