Torta de Cuajada (Cheese Curd Cake)
Recipe category
Country
Region
Source
Gran Libro de la Cocina Colombiana
Cooking time
25 minutes
Number of servings
8
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
750
gr cuajada (cheese curd), drained and ground
3
piece(s) eggs, beaten
125
gr butter
1
cup(s) sponge cake crumbs
1
cup(s) sugar
1
tbsp cinnamon
1/2
tsp vanilla essence
250
gr guava paste (bocadillo), chopped
Directions
- Beat the butter and sugar; once creamy add the eggs and vanilla, continue beating and incorporate the sponge cake crumbs, cinnamon and finally the cuajada.
- Beat vigorously.
- Pour half into a buttered mold, place a layer of the guava paste and cover with the other half of the batter; bake in preheated oven at 350°, for 25 minutes until cooked.