Un pastel increíblemente esponjoso, ligero y suave que parece flotar en tu boca. Con una textura similar a la de un soufflé, este postre es perfecto para cualquier ocasión especial o simplemente para consentirte con algo dulce.
INGREDIENTES:
- 🍬 1/2 taza de azúcar (dividida en dos partes)
- 🥛 1/2 taza de leche
- 🫒 1/4 taza de aceite vegetal
- 🥚 4 huevos (separar claras y yemas)
- 🍚 1/2 taza de harina de trigo
- 🌾 1/4 taza de maicena (fécula de maíz)
- 🌸 1 cucharadita de esencia de vainilla
- 🍋 1 cucharadita de jugo de limón (para estabilizar las claras)
- 🧂 1/2 cucharadita de sal
INSTRUCCIONES:
1. Preparar el molde:
Precalienta el horno a 150°C (300°F). Engrasa un molde desmontable y forra la base con papel pergamino para evitar que se pegue.
2. Hacer la masa base:
- En un bol grande, bate las yemas con la mitad del azúcar (1/4 de taza) hasta que estén cremosas y de color claro.
- Añade el aceite, la leche y la esencia de vainilla, mezclando bien.
- Tamiza la harina de trigo y la maicena sobre la mezcla y revuelve suavemente con una espátula hasta integrar. Reserva.
3. Montar las claras:
- En otro bol limpio y seco, bate las claras con la sal y el jugo de limón hasta que se formen picos suaves.
- Agrega el resto del azúcar (1/4 de taza) poco a poco mientras sigues batiendo, hasta obtener picos firmes y brillantes.
4. Integrar las claras y la masa:
- Incorpora las claras batidas en tres partes a la mezcla de yemas, utilizando movimientos envolventes para mantener la aireación. No mezcles demasiado para evitar perder volumen.
5. Hornear a baño maría:
- Vierte la mezcla en el molde preparado.
- Coloca el molde dentro de una bandeja con agua caliente (baño maría) y hornea a 150°C por 60-70 minutos, o hasta que el pastel esté firme al tacto y dorado ligeramente en la superficie.
- Apaga el horno y deja el pastel dentro por 10 minutos con la puerta entreabierta para evitar que se baje.
6. Enfriar y servir:
- Retira el pastel del horno y deja enfriar completamente antes de desmoldarlo con cuidado.
- Espolvorea azúcar glas por encima o decora con frutas frescas como fresas, arándanos o kiwi para un toque extra de sabor y color.
CONSEJOS Y VARIACIONES:
- Esencia alternativa: Usa extracto de almendra o coco en lugar de vainilla para darle un sabor diferente.
- Decoración: Decora con crema batida, chocolate rallado o salsa de frutos rojos para hacerlo aún más especial.
- Versión vegana: Sustituye los huevos por una mezcla de linaza + agua (1 cucharada de linaza + 2.5 cucharadas de agua = 1 huevo). Usa leche vegetal y aceite de coco.
- Baño maría es clave: El baño maría ayuda a que el pastel mantenga su textura esponjosa y no se seque durante el horneado.
BENEFICIOS:
- Ligero y delicado: Su textura es tan suave que prácticamente se derrite en la boca.
- Fácil de personalizar: Puedes ajustar los sabores y decoraciones según tus gustos.
- Perfecto para ocasiones especiales: Ideal para cumpleaños, aniversarios o simplemente para disfrutar un momento dulce.
INFORMACIÓN NUTRICIONAL (APROXIMADA POR PORCIÓN):
(Basado en 8 porciones)
- Calorías: 200-220
- Proteínas: 4-5 gramos
- Grasas: 10-12 gramos
- Carbohidratos: 25-30 gramos
- Fibra: 0-1 gramo
¡Espero que disfrutes este Pastel de Algodón! 🍰✨ Es increíblemente esponjoso, ligero y suave, perfecto para cualquier ocasión. ¡Déjame saber cómo te quedó y qué cambios le hiciste! ❤️😊
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