Screw Pine Cake

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 12
Tasty Screw Pine Cake Recipe for Your Afternoon Tea
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Prep

20 min

Cook

70 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups white sugar
20 egg yolks
4 eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups butter
2 cans coconut milk
2 tablespoons pandan paste
1/2 teaspoon green food coloring
1 tablespoon ovalette
1/2 teaspoon salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
16
Calories
372
Sugar
28g
Fat
27g
Screw Pine Cake, also known as Pandan Cake, is a popular dessert in Southeast Asia, especially in countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. The cake gets its unique bright green color and fragrant flavor from pandan leaves, which is commonly used as a flavoring agent in Asian desserts. The texture of the cake is fluffy and moist, thanks to the addition of coconut milk and a high amount of egg yolks. The Screw Pine Cake is commonly enjoyed as a special treat during festive occasions or afternoon tea.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and ovalette together until light and fluffy.
3.Gradually add in the egg yolks and eggs, continue to mix until well combined.
4.Mix the flour and salt together, then add the mixture to the bowl and stir until just combined.
5.In another bowl, mix the coconut milk, pandan paste, and green food coloring until well combined.
6.Add the coconut milk mixture to the cake batter, stir until everything is well combined.
7.Pour the cake batter into a 9x13 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
8.Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9.Allow the cake to cool before serving.

PROS

The Screw Pine Cake is a delicious and unique cake that is perfect for tea time with friends and family.

Its rich, coconut flavor combined with the pandan and green food coloring makes it a standout dessert that is sure to impress.

CONS

The high amount of egg yolks and butter in this recipe make it a high calorie and high-fat dessert that should be enjoyed in moderation.

It is not recommended as part of a regular diet for those watching their weight and cholesterol levels.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While the Screw Pine Cake is not particularly healthy, it does contain some nutrients.
Coconut milk is high in medium-chain triglycerides, which can help boost energy levels and improve brain function.
Pandan has been suggested to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce the risk of certain diseases.

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