Torta de Quesito con Bocadillo (Colombian Fresh Cheese and Guava Paste Cake)
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter soften
- ½ cup of sugar
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup of cornstarch
- ½ cup of all purpose flour
- ¼ cup of whole milk
- 2 ½ cups Colombian quesito or queso fresco
- 1 ½ cups of bocadillo or guava paste diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Butter cake pan and line it with parchment paper. Sift together the flour, cornstarch, ground cinnamon and baking powder and set aside.
- In a bowl using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl, until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the eggs, vanilla, milk, cheese and beat until smooth and blended, about 1 minute more. Reduce the speed to low and add the flour mixture until smooth. Transfer half of the batter to the prepared pan.
- Place the guava paste pieces over the batter, spreading it evenly.Top with the remaining batter and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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