Advanced: Vegan Bolo de Fubá (Cornmeal Cake) with Guava Glaze

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Cornmeal (Fubá)
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 1/2 cups Sugar
• 1 tbsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1 cup Plant-Based Milk (Soy or Oat)
• 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
• 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 4 oz Guava Paste
• 2 tbsp Water

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
2. 2In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. 3In a separate bowl, combine plant-based milk, vegetable oil, and apple cider vinegar.
4. 4Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. 5Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. 6While the cake is baking, prepare the guava glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the guava paste and water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the guava paste has melted and the glaze is smooth.
7. 7Let the cake cool slightly before glazing. Drizzle the guava glaze evenly over the cake.
8. 8Let cool completely before serving.

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