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Gula melaka/Palm sugar steamed cake


These steamed cakes are delicious, aromatic and full of coconut flavour.   They are refreshing and can be enjoyed at any time of the day.






Gula melaka/Palm sugar steamed cake ~  椰糖蒸蛋糕
Ingredients

  • 150 gm plain flour
  • 100 ml coconut milk
  • 60 gm palm sugar
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • pinch of salt
Method
  1. Sift plain flour, baking powder and salt into a mixing bowl.
  2. Roughly crumble the palm sugar and mix into the flour mixture.
  3. Blend coconut milk and oil, then pour into the flour mixture. Lightly mix till free of lumps.
  4. Let batter rest for 10 mins.
  5. Divide batter into paper lined cups.
  6. Steam on medium heat for 20 mins. Test with a skewer till it comes out clean.
  7. Yield : 4 steamed cakes







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