Mantecada

Ingredients

 * 1 lb butter
 * 1 lb sugar
 * 400 g yellow cornmeal
 * 100 g wheat flour
 * 10 eggs
 * 3 tsp baking powder
 * 4 shots aguardiente or rum

Directions

 * 1) Preheat the oven to 350°F.
 * 2) Beat butter and sugar to a creamy consistency.
 * 3) Gradually incorporate eggs, one at a time.
 * 4) Add the flour and the baking powder slowly to blend.
 * 5) Add the aguardiente and mix thoroughly.
 * 6) Bake for 30 – 60 minutes in a baking pan.