Guatemalan Sweet Cakes

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F with rack in middle.

2. 2

   Line muffin cups.

3. 3

   Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

4. 4

   Beat together butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Beat in eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in cheese.

6. 6

   Mix in flour mixture at low speed until just combined.

7. 7

   Divide among nine muffin cups (a slightly rounded 1/4-cup batter each).

8. 8

   Bake until pale golden and a wooden pick inserted in center of a cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes.

9. 9

   Cool cakes in pans on a rack 15 minutes, then turn out onto rack and cool to warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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