Maria Luisa (Salvadoran Layer Cake) Recipe

Name: Maria Luisa (Salvadoran Layer Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, at room temperature; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 6 eggs, at room temperature; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 cup orange marmalade; 1/3 cup powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup orange juice
1 cup orange marmalade
1/3 cup powdered sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Grease and flour three cake pans. Sift together flour and baking powder.
2
In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until fluffy and light, about 3-5 minutes. Add orange zest and vanilla and beat in 15 seconds more.
3
With mixer at medium speed, add one egg at a time, letting each egg incorporate before adding the next.
4
Turn mixer to medium-low. Add flour in three parts, alternating with the orange juice until smooth. Don't overbeat.
5
Spoon equal parts of batter into the three cake pans. Bake for about 25 minutes. Remove cakes and cool completely.
6
Mix the marmalade with a little water and stir till almost pourable. Spread half the marmalade over one of the layers. Add the next layer on top and spread with the other half of the marmalade. Top with the last layer.
7
Sprinkle the cake with powdered sugar through a sieve and serve.

1108

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, at room temperature, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 1 tablespoon orange zest, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Maria Luisa (Salvadoran Layer Cake) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Maria Luisa (Salvadoran Layer Cake)

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