Torta de Quesito con Bocadillo (Colombian Fresh Cheese and Guava Paste Cake)

Name: Torta de Quesito con Bocadillo (Colombian Fresh Cheese and Guava Paste Cake)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 6 Tbsps butter, soften; 59 milliliters cornstarch; 2 eggs, at room temperature; 0 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 355 milliliters bocadillo or guava paste, diced; 591 milliliters Colombian quesito or queso fresco; 118 milliliters sugar; 1 teaspoons vanilla extract; 59 milliliters whole milk

This vegetarian recipe serves 6. One serving contains 432 calories, 14g of protein, and 26g of fat. A mixture of all purpose flour, cornstarch, milk, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

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.

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Ground Cinnamon

Corn Starch

Butter

All Purpose Flour

Sugar

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Baking Paper

Hand Mixer

Cake Form

Bowl

Oven

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.

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Vanilla

Cheese

All Purpose Flour

Egg

Milk

Transfer half of the batter to the prepared pan.

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Frying 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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Guava