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Ingredients
1 h 20 m servings 281Original recipe yields 10 servings
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Directions
{{model.addEditText}} Print- Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat; fry plantains until beginning to brown on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool completely, at least 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Heavily grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.
- Beat egg whites in a bowl using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Slowly add 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon white sugar; beat on high until completely smooth and thickened. Add vanilla extract and mix well. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, and beat until completely smooth again.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Gradually mix flour mixture into egg mixture until batter is just mixed.
- Spread 1/2 of the batter into the bottom of prepared cake pan. Place cooled plantains in an even layer on top of batter; top with enough queso fresco to lightly coat. Add 1 more layer plantain and cover with remaining batter, carefully working out any air bubbles with a spatula.
- Place pan on the middle rack of preheated oven and bake until the center starts to firm up, 40 to 50 minutes.
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Footnotes
- Cook's Notes:
- You can play with the amount of sugar, omit the cheese, or even use Swiss cheese instead, which sounds strange but pairs quite well with the plantain.
- To my friends in Germany: you can use Feneta cheese when queso fresco is unavailable.
- Editor's Note:
- We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.