This is the most economical and simple cake to do in Argentina, according to artificial intelligence: it costs just $ 2,350

In a context where people always seek the best way to saveIt is worth remembering that there are still rich, easy and super accessible recipes. Of those you can do with the ingredients you already have at home, without running to the super.

Today we bring you a childhood classic: the Biscu. Perfect to accompany some mates with friends or enjoy the snack. Simple, homemade and with that taste for home that never fails.

Preparation:

Start Blowing the eggs with the sugar In a bowl until the mixture is foamy. Then, add the oil and milk, and mix well until all the ingredients are integrated.

Next, incorporate the previously sifted flour And mix gently, without beating moreuntil obtaining a homogeneous preparation. If you want, you can perfume the mixture with vanilla essence or lemon zest to give it a special touch.

I poured the preparation into a previously enmanteted or oiled mold.

Take the preheated oven at 180 ° C And cook for 35 to 40 minutes, or until inserting a stick into the center, it leaves dry.

And voila! You already have a perfect base for a homemade cake.

For your consumption, wait for it to cool and then you can eat it with dulce de leche, cream, jam or how you like it.

3 variants of the oil cake to give more flavor

If you do not want to resort to the classic taste, here we give you three options for you to vary.

1. Economic chocolate cake

   I turned the basic recipe into a chocolate version adding 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder (bitter or the one you have by hand) and subtracting 2 tablespoons of flour.

   Tip: To enhance the flavor without spending more, I dissolved the cocoa in a splash of hot water before adding it to the mixture.

2. Marble cake

   Prepare the basic recipe as always.

   Separate half of the mixture into another bowl and add 2 tablespoons of cocoa dissolved in a little water or milk.

   In the mold, alternate tablespoons of white and chocolate mixture, and pass a knife making a zigzag to create the marble effect. It is beautiful and delicious.

3. Fruit cake (ideal to take advantage of what is)

   Cut into cubes some ripe fruit that you have, such as apple, pear or banana.

   Add them to the mixture before baking, and sprinkle with a touch of sugar and cinnamon.

   The result: a humid, aromatic cake and without the need for expensive coverage. You take advantage of what you have and stay 10.

How much do you prepare these cakes

If you plan to prepare a home recipe with basic ingredients, this is the estimated expenses you could have, based on average prices of Greater Buenos Aires:

• Common wheat flour (250 g – approx. 2 cups): $ 205

• Sugar (1 kg): $ 1,123

• Sunflower oil (100 ml – ½ cup): $ 232

• Eggs (3 units): $ 790

Total estimated: $ 2,350