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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- grated zest of 1 orange
- 3 red plums, halved and pitted (use 4 if they are very small)
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