Cuca

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and butter a 22 cm round tin.
2. Beat the softened butter with the sugar and panela until pale and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Fold in the sifted flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ground cloves and pinch of salt, alternating with the milk.
5. Add the lime zest and chopped walnuts, then pour the batter into the tin.
6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until a knife inserted in the centre comes out dry.
7. Let it cool for 10 minutes before turning out and enjoying.