Mantecada

Ingredients Edit

• 1lb butter
• 1 lb sugar
• 400 g yellow corn flour
• 100 g wheat flour
• 10 eggs
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 4 shots aguardiente or rum
• orange rind

Directions Edit

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Beat butter and sugar to a creamy consistency.
3. Gradually incorporate eggs, one at a time.
4. Add the flour and the baking powder slowly to blend.
5. Add the aguardiante and mix thoroughly.
6. Bake for 30–60 minutes in a baking pan.