red bean and yam cake

How to Make Red Bean and Yam Cake: A Simple Recipe

Red bean and yam cake is a beloved, healthy dessert with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making this delightful treat at home.

Ingredients:

- 200g peeled yam, steamed and mashed

- 150g cooked red beans (canned or homemade), drained

- 50g sugar (adjust to taste)

- 2 tbsp rice flour

- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

- 100ml milk (or plant-based milk)

- 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Yam: Mash the steamed yam until smooth. Mix in sugar, rice flour, all-purpose flour, milk, and oil until a thick batter forms.

2. Add Red Beans: Gently fold in the cooked red beans, reserving a few for topping.

3. Steam the Cake: Pour the batter into a greased heatproof dish. Sprinkle reserved red beans on top. Steam over medium heat for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

4. Cool and Serve: Let it cool completely before cutting into squares. Enjoy it at room temperature or chilled for a refreshing twist.

Tips: For a richer flavor, add a pinch of salt or vanilla extract. This cake is naturally gluten-free if using rice flour only and makes a perfect, guilt-free snack!