CORTADILLOS MEXICANOS | MEXICAN PINK CAKE

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

fruit preserves

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Fresh fruit reduces sugar content and enhances flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Sift the flour to prevent clumps.

Add salt, baking soda, and baking powder to the sifted flour and mix.

In a separate bowl, mix together sugar, eggs, Mexican vanilla blend, vegetable oil, and butter until creamy.

Gradually add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.

Prepare the baking dish by spraying it with nonstick spray.

Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish and distribute evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the cake cool for about 20 minutes.

Sift the powdered sugar for the frosting.

In a bowl, mix together powdered sugar, butter, milk, and Mexican vanilla blend.

Add pink food coloring to the frosting and mix until combined.

Frost the cooled cake with the pink frosting and add sprinkles.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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