PRAJITURA|CHRISTMAS CAKE|PRAJITURA DE CRACIUN|ROMANIAN FOOD|CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE |PRAJITURA CU NUCA

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar richness.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Cacao nibs offer a healthier, less sweet alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while maintaining sweetness.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide a similar texture with less cost.

Separate 8 egg whites from 8 egg yolks.

In a mixing bowl, beat the 8 egg whites until fluffy.

In another bowl, mix 200 g of sugar with the 8 egg yolks until combined.

Add 4 tablespoons of corn flour and 5 tablespoons of sugar to the egg yolk mixture and mix well.

Add grated lemon zest and 1 teaspoon of vanilla sugar to the mixture.

Combine the flour with the egg white mixture gently, being careful not to overmix.

Pour the batter into a prepared baking pan.

Bake in the oven until done, checking for doneness with a toothpick.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens