red bean cake

How to Make Red Bean Cake: A Simple Guide

Red bean cake, a beloved Asian delicacy, delights with its soft texture and sweet, nutty flavor. Here’s a basic recipe to recreate this treat at home.

Ingredients:

200g cooked red beans (canned or homemade), 100g sugar, 100g all-purpose flour, 50g glutinous rice flour, 100ml milk, 50ml vegetable oil, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.

Steps:

1. Prepare the filling: Mash cooked red beans with sugar until smooth. Set aside.

2. Make the batter: In a bowl, mix flour, glutinous rice flour, salt, milk, oil, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth (no lumps).

3. Combine: Gently fold the red bean paste into the batter. Avoid overmixing.

4. Steam: Pour the mixture into a greased tray. Steam over medium heat for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

5. Cool and serve: Let it cool, then cut into squares. Dust with powdered sugar or top with red beans for extra flair.

Variations: For a moister version, add 1 egg yolk. For a richer taste, replace milk with coconut milk. Enjoy this delightful cake as a snack or dessert!

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