Queque Seco
Serves 8
This so-called dry cake is really a rich rum-and-raisin pound cake, a typical dessert in Costa Rica.
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ¾ cup fresh orange juice
- ½ cup dark rum
- 1 cup raisins soaked in warm water







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