Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRestaurante Tio PepeAire De Protos Recipe

Aire De Protos Recipe

Time1h 10m
Serves12

Make Aire De Protos Recipe in just 1h 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavoring Ingredients

Topping Ingredients

Method

Preparation of Base

  1. 1

    Cream the Butter and Sugar

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.

  2. 2

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Add the large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  3. 3

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

  4. 4

    Mix Ingredients

    Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the whole milk, and mix until just combined.

Incorporate Flavors

  1. 5

    Add Flavorings

    Fold in the lemon zest, ground cinnamon, and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Bake

  1. 6

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 7

    Prepare Baking Pan

    Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

  3. 8

    Pour and Bake

    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Prepare Topping

  1. 9

    Mix Topping Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed.

  2. 10

    Garnish

    Drizzle the icing over the cooled cake and sprinkle with chopped fresh mint.

Serve

  1. 11

    Slice and Enjoy

    Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing. Serve and enjoy your Aire de Protos!

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