Pastel de Api

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with added flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy alternative, while water is a cost-saving substitute.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking dish with butter or oil.

In a mixing bowl, combine corn flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

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 well combined.

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

Fold in raisins, walnuts, orange zest, and lemon zest.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.

Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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