Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCesar's Old MexicoOld – Vive Asuena Recipe

Old – Vive Asuena Recipe

Inspired by Cesar's Old Mexico
Time1h
Serves8

Make Old – Vive Asuena Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Flavor Enhancers

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.

Combine Wet Ingredients

  1. 3

    Whisk Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.

Combine Mixtures

  1. 4

    Combine Wet and Dry

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

  2. 5

    Add Flavor Enhancers

    Fold in the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and chopped nuts (if using) into the batter.

Bake

  1. 6

    Prepare Baking Dish

    Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

  2. 7

    Pour and Bake

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool and Serve

  1. 8

    Cool the Dish

    Allow the baked dish to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

  2. 9

    Serving Suggestion

    Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your OLD – VIVE ASUENA!

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