Mantecadas
Mantecadas are a type of sweet pastry that originated in Spain. They are similar to muffins or cupcakes, but usually have a denser texture and are flavored with ingredients like lemon or cinnamon. They are often enjoyed with a cup of coffee or tea as a delicious treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a muffin tin or use paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add in the melted butter and continue mixing until well combined.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the Mantecadas to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 494kcal (25%)Carbohydrates: 62g (21%)Protein: 6g (12%)Fat: 26g (40%)Saturated Fat: 15g (94%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 143mg (48%)Sodium: 234mg (10%)Potassium: 74mg (2%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 38g (42%)Vitamin A: 829IU (17%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 56mg (6%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
