To create a delightful “Queque de Manjar,” a traditional Latin American cake that celebrates the rich flavor of dulce de leche, we’ll need to delve into the ultimate combination of simple ingredients and careful steps to ensure a moist, flavorful result. Here’s the rewritten recipe for your site:
Queque de Manjar
Description: This moist and rich cake is infused with the sweet, caramel-like flavor of dulce de leche, perfect for any celebration or as a delightful treat with coffee.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Baking powder | 2 teaspoons |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Unsalted butter, softened | 1 cup (2 sticks) |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Eggs | 4 large |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Dulce de leche | 1 cup |
| Milk | ½ cup |
Nutritional Information (per slice)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 320 |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 45 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Sugar | 20 g |
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
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Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
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Incorporate Dulce de Leche: Gently fold in the dulce de leche until fully incorporated, ensuring a smooth batter.
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Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve plain or drizzle additional dulce de leche on top for an extra sweet touch.
This delightful Queque de Manjar is sure to impress, bringing a taste of Latin American sweetness to any gathering. Enjoy!
