Almond Sponge Cake (Torta de Cielo)

This is called literally "cake of heaven."1/2 pound almondsHot water to cover almonds5 eggs, separated2 pinches of salt1/2 pound granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon baking p ...

Empanadas de Camota con Pina (Mexican Pineapple-Yam Turnovers)

Filling1 cup cooked yam, mashed1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg, beaten1/2 cup light brown su ...

Cafe Mexicana Cheesecake

Crust1/4 cup chocolate wafer crumbs1/4 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon cinnamonCombine crumbs, butter, sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Press evenly over bo ...

Drunken Cake

Rum Syrup2 large eggs1/2 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder2 tablespoons grated orange peel1/4 cup butter, meltedOrange segments (optional)Mint sprigsPrepare R ...

Orange-Almond Cake (Torta de Almendra)

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup milk1/3 cup shortening1 egg2 teaspoons grated orange peel1/4 cup sliced almonds1 ...

Chocolate-Cinnamon Cake Roll

3 eggs1 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup water1 teaspoon coffee-flavored liqueur3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon saltCocoa2 tablespoons coffee-fla ...

Cafe con Leche Custard

3 cusp milk, divided1 cup heavy cream2 1/2 tablespoons instant espresso powder4 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup granulated sugar2 eggsWhipped cream, chocolate-covered espresso    ...

Flan (Caramel Custard)

1/2 cup granulated sugar3 eggs, slightly beaten1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk1/3 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon saltHeat 1/2 cup sugar in heavy saucepan over ...

Natilla

Most Americans call it vanilla pudding, but the Southwest version is Natilla.3/4 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs, separated2 cups milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractGround cinn ...

Arizona Lemon Cake

Many lemon cake recipes have originated in Arizona, probably due to the large number of local lemon groves.1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup butter, softened3 eggs2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 ...