How To Make Haitian Cake

rum

🥗Healthier: coconut water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Coconut water adds moisture without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can mimic the texture.

fresh fruit

🥗Healthier: dried fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Dried fruit adds sweetness and is shelf-stable.

Microwave butter for about 45 seconds to soften.

Mix butter and sugar together until well blended.

Add lime zest, nutmeg, and salt to the mixture.

Add vanilla extract and almond extract.

Add egg yolks to the mixture and mix well.

Add baking powder and flour, alternating with evaporated milk, mixing until combined.

Whip egg whites until fluffy and fold into the batter.

Spray a non-stick spray in the cake pan and pour in the batter.

Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for about 1 hour.

Let the cake cool for about 1 hour before icing.

Cut the top of the cake to make it flat before icing.

Ice the cake and decorate as desired.

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