Mantecada

Ingredients :

1 lb butter
1 lb sugar
400 g of yellow corn flour
100 g wheat flour
10 eggs
3 tablespoons of baking powder
4 shots of aguardiante or rum

Preparation :

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Beat butter and sugar to a creamy consistency.

Gradually incorporate the eggs, one at a time.

Add the flour and the baking powder slowly to blend.

Add the aguardiante or the rum and mix thoroughly.

Bake in oven for 30–60 minutes in a baking pan.