chinese steamed cake recipe

Traditional Chinese Steamed Cake (Fa Gao)

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Description This is a recipe I came up with after searching through many different versions. It’s light and fluffy, yet still traditional, representing prosperity during the New Year. Ingredients 2 teaspoons active dry yeast ½ cup warm water 1 egg ⅓ cup melted butter ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup milk 1 ½ cups cake flour … Read more

Chinese Steamed Cake

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Description Although real Chinese dinners usually end with a piece of fruit, Western influence has caused a few changes. This cake uses Chinese techniques to make a French inspired, and extremely moist, sponge cake. Ingredients 6 eggs 1 ¼ cups white sugar 2 ½ tablespoons water 1 ½ cups cake flour ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 ½ teaspoons almond … Read more