Maria Luisa Salvadoran Layer Cake
Delight your taste buds with Maria Luisa, a traditional Salvadoran layer cake that’s rich, tender, and irresistibly sweet. This beloved dessert features two buttery sponge cake layers, delicately infused with vanilla and sandwiched with a generous spread of tangy apricot jam. A light dusting of powdered sugar adds the perfect finishing touch, making this cake as beautiful as it is delicious. With simple ingredients and a quick prep time, this recipe is ideal for celebrations, afternoon tea, or any moment that calls for a taste of Central American comfort. Pair it with coffee or tea for an authentic Salvadoran experience that's sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 170 grams Unsalted butter
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 4 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 120 milliliters Whole milk
- 300 grams Apricot jam
- 50 grams Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line the bottoms of two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Use a spatula to smooth the tops.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cakes are fully cooled, spread a generous layer of apricot jam on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top, gently pressing to sandwich the jam.
Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar using a sieve, or drizzle with a light glaze if preferred.
Slice and serve. Enjoy this traditional Salvadoran treat with a cup of coffee or tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.5 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 140 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 171 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.6 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 82 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
