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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- Baking powder - 1/2tsp
- Baking soda - 1/4tsp
- Cinnamon power - 1/4tsp
- Clove power - 1/4tsp
- Nutmeg power - 1/4tsp
- Milk - 1/4cup
- Egg white - 4nos.
- Limejuice - 3tblsp
- Sugar - 4 tbsp
- 350g/ 12 oz/ 3 cups icing (confectioners') sugar
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 114g | |
| Calories 232 | |
| Calories from Fat 18 | 8% |
| Total Fat 1.98g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 1.14g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium 968mg | 40% |
| Potassium 88mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 53.15g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 53.56g | 36% |
| Protein 1.96g | 3% |
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