Quesadilla Salvadoreña

Quesadilla Salvadoreña is a moist, sweet, pound cake. The key to this recipe is using good quality Parmesan cheese. Buen provecho!


Recipes · Desserts · Cakes · Pound Cake Recipes


Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Servings: 12
Total Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 3 large eggs, separated, divided

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ½ cup butter, melted

  • 1 (4 ounce) package Parmesan cheese, finely grated

  • ¾ cup sour cream

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 cup rice flour

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, or to taste


Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until firm but not stiff.

  3. Combine sugar and melted butter in a large bowl; beat on high speed until creamy. Mix in egg yolks until well blended. Gradually mix in Parmesan cheese. Add sour cream and baking powder; beat until batter is smooth.

  4. Sift rice flour over batter, then fold it in with a spatula. Fold in egg whites.

  5. Pour batter into a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 38 minutes.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
270 Calories
15g Fat
29g Carbs
6g Protein


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