Bigusto snack cake

Bigusto snack cakes are soft treats that combine two different flavors, generally cocoa and vanilla. Here is a basic recipe to start with to make homemade bigusto snack cakes.

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 150 g of sugar
• 150 g of all-purpose flour
• 1 packet of baking powder for sweets
• 100 ml of vegetable oil
• 50 ml of milk
• 1 pinch of salt
• 30 g of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Separate the yolks from the whites. Whip the whites with a pinch of salt until stiff and set aside.
3. In another bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until the mixture is fluffy and frothy.
4. Add the oil slowly, continuing to mix, then incorporate the milk and vanilla extract.
5. Combine the sieved flour with the baking powder, gently folding it into the mixture with movements from the bottom up to avoid deflating everything.
6. Divide the obtained dough into two equal parts. Into one half, fold in the sieved cocoa, mixing carefully.
7. Pour the cocoa mixture into a greased and floured (or parchment paper-lined) loaf pan, level it, and then pour the vanilla mixture on top.
8. Bake for about 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Curiosity

The bigusto snack cake is a classic example of how, in cooking, one can play with colors and flavors to create desserts that are pleasing both to the eye and the palate. The contrasting colors and distinct flavors blend in a single bite, offering a dual taste experience.