Traditional Chinese Steamed Cake (Fa Gao)

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 2
Traditional Chinese Steamed Cake (Fa Gao) is a soft and spongy cake that is perfect for a morning breakfast or an afternoon tea
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Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1 egg
1/3 cup melted butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups cake flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/3 cup superfine sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup raisins ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
170
Sugar
13g
Fat
6g
Fa Gao is a traditional Chinese cake that is popularly served during special occasions, especially during the Chinese New Year. The cake's unique texture and flavor are due to the steaming process that it undergoes during the cooking process. Typically, it is served plain without any sauce or garnish, making it an excellent accompaniment to tea or coffee. Raisins can be added to the cake to give it an extra punch of fruity sweetness. The cake's appearance could vary according to the molds used to steam it - usually, it is white and fluffy with a slightly cracked surface.

Instructions

1.Combine yeast and warm water, then set aside to activate for 5-10 minutes.
2.In another mixing bowl, beat egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk together.
3.Sift cake flour, cornmeal, superfine sugar, and salt into a mixing bowl.
4.Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until there are no more lumps.
5.Stir in raisins and pour batter into steamer cups.
6.Place steamer cups in a steamer and steam for 25-30 minutes on high heat.

PROS

The cake is spongy, moist, and tastes slightly sweet, making it a perfect breakfast or tea-time snack.

It can be made easily with the ingredients commonly found in your kitchen.

CONS

The cake needs to be served immediately after steaming as its spongy texture disappears while cooling down.

It has a short shelf life, so the leftovers can’t be stored for a long time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The cake is low in fat and high in carbohydrates, providing an instant energy boost.
The cornmeal in the cake adds extra fiber, and the raisins provide additional nutrients and minerals.

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