Torta de Quesito con Bocadillo (Colombian Fresh Cheese and Guava Paste Cake)

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup all purpose flour 
• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 6 tablespoons butter 
• 0.3 cup cornstarch 
• 2  eggs at room temperature
• 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 1.5 cups guava paste diced
• 2.5 cups queso fresco 
• 0.5 cup sugar 
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 0.3 cup milk whole

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• baking paper
• oven
• hand mixer
• toothpicks
• cake form

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Butter cake pan and line it with parchment paper. Sift together the flour, cornstarch, ground cinnamon and baking powder and set aside.In a bowl using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl, until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Add the eggs, vanilla, milk, cheese and beat until smooth and blended, about 1 minute more. Reduce the speed to low and add the flour mixture until smooth.
3. Transfer half of the batter to the prepared pan.
4. Place the guava paste pieces over the batter, spreading it evenly.Top with the remaining batter and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.