Deserts
Drunken Cake
Drunken Cake Rum Syrup2 large eggs1/2 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 1/2 tsps baking powder2 Tbsp grated orange peel1/4 cup butter, meltedOrange segments (optional)Mint sprigs Prepare Rum Syrup; set aside Beat eggs & sugar until thick & lemon-colored Add flour,, baking powder, orange peel & butter Beat until well blended Spread batter in a […]
Fig Fritters
Bunuelos de Higos (Fig Fritters) Yield: 24 24 firm ripe figs 2 eggs, separated 5/8 cup milk 1 tbsp oil 1 pinch saltGrated lemon rind 4 1/2 ozs flour 1 tbsp granulated sugarOil for frying Wash & dry the figs If they are large, halve or quarter them In a bowl beat the egg yolks […]
Almond Sponge Cake (Torta De Cielo)
Almond Sponge Cake (Torta de Cielo) This is called literally “cake of heaven“ 1/2 lb almondsHot water to cover almonds5 eggs, separated2 pinches of salt1/2 lb granulated sugar1/4 tsp baking powder1 tbsp all-purpose flour1 tbsp br&y1/8 tsp almond extract Pour hot water over the almonds so that they are well covered & let them soak […]