Cebuana Torta
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
390 kcal
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Course
Snacks, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
Filipino
Cebuana Torta
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Torta Mamon is a favorite delicacy from Cebu known for its rich flavor and spongy but dense texture. Bake this popular Visayan treat and enjoy any time with a cup of coffee!
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Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 egg yolks (from large eggs), at room temperature
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ¾ cup canola oil
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup evaporated milk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- margarine or butter for brushing on the torta
- sugar, for sprinkling on top
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease the insides of the mamon or brioche molds. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- In another large bowl, whisk together the oil, melted butter, and sugar until the sugar is dissolved
- Add the egg yolks and whisk until well-incorporated.
- Add the milk and stir well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the liquid mixture, stirring until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and stir.
- Ladle the batter into the prepared molds until ¾ full.
- Arrange the filled molds on a baking tray and bake at 350 F for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden.
- Remove the torta from heat and let cool slightly.
- Brush the tops with softened butter or margarine and sprinkle with sugar.
Notes
- The batter should be smooth and flowy but is not too runny.
- Do not overwork the batter. Beat the mixture just until smooth and free of any streak of flour. The batter should be smooth and flowy but is not too runny.
- The molds used in the recipe are 3.5 inches in diameter and 1 inch deep. If using a larger size, bake the torta for another 5 to 8 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
390kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
147mg
(49%)
Sodium
266mg
(11%)
Potassium
100mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
342IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
134mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 390kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 342IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
6 reviews
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