Bibingka – Filipino Coconut Cake

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 2
A delicious Bibingka recipe for your next dessert
in Dessert

Prep

25 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
Loading...

Ingredients

8 ounces package cream cheese
2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 lb sweet rice flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 cup butter , melted
1 tablespoon vanilla
15 ounces can cream of coconut
1 cup milk
8 ounces can crushed pineapple
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
403
Sugar
31g
Fat
15g
Bibingka is a traditional Filipino coconut cake that is often enjoyed during the Christmas season. Made with sweet rice flour and cream of coconut, it is a unique dessert that is both sweet and savory. The cream cheese topping adds a tangy and creamy contrast to the sweet pineapple and coconut flavors. While it is a bit time-consuming to prepare, the end result is well worth it. Bibingka is a perfect dessert to share with family and friends, and is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2.Beat together cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 egg in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Set aside for later.
3.In a large bowl, combine sweet rice flour, baking powder, and granulated sugar until well mixed.
4.In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, remaining 2 eggs, and vanilla. Mix in the cream of coconut and milk until thoroughly combined.
5.Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and continue mixing until well combined.
6.Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
7.In a separate bowl, stir together the brown sugar, crushed pineapple, and remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the batter.
8.Dot the cream cheese mixture over the top of the pineapple mixture.
9.Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

PROS

Bibingka is a flavorful and unique dessert that is sure to impress.

Not overly sweet, it is a perfect way to end any meal.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar and calories, so it should be consumed in moderation.

It also contains cream cheese, which can be high in fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Bibingka is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat as part of a balanced diet.
It does contain some vitamins and minerals, including fiber and iron from the sweet rice flour.

Print

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.