Experience the Delight of Afternoon Tea: A Practical Guide to Presenting Irresistible Delicious Steamed Cakes!

Kapanlagi.com - Who doesn't love enjoying sweet snacks while having tea? Steamed cakes are the perfect choice to accompany your relaxing moments. With the steaming method, these cakes are not only healthier but also very easy to make at home. You just need to prepare simple ingredients that can be found around you, and follow a few practical steps to create delicious snacks that will tantalize your taste buds.

Interested in knowing the types of steamed cakes you can make? In this article, we will share some steamed cake recipes that you must try at home. Come on, read more and find your favorite cake that is ready to pamper your palate!

1. Steamed Talam Cake Without Flour

Get ready to create a delicious steamed talam cake without flour! First, gather the necessary ingredients: 75 grams of mocaf flour, 75 grams of rice flour, two sweet corn cobs that are irresistibly sweet, 150 grams of granulated sugar, 200 ml of UHT milk, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Boil the sweet corn until tender, then grate it finely. Next, mix all the other ingredients and blend until smooth. Combine the corn mixture with the mocaf flour and rice flour, stirring well until there are no lumps. Don't forget to preheat the steamer and prepare the molds greased with oil so the cake doesn't stick when cooked.

It's time to steam! Pour the batter into the molds and steam for about 20 minutes until the cake is perfectly cooked. "Steaming the cake gives a soft texture and preserves the nutrients from the ingredients used," said Chef Anita while sharing tips. Enjoy this steamed talam cake that is not only delicious but also healthy as a special snack at home!

2. Lupis Cake

Get ready to create the deliciousness of lupis cake that will tantalize your taste buds! First, take 500 grams of glutinous rice, grated coconut, a sheet of pandan leaf, enough brown sugar, and additional spices such as 3 cm of cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Don't forget pandan paste and banana leaves for wrapping. Soak the glutinous rice mixed with pandan paste in water for one hour, then drain and add a little salt to achieve the perfect flavor. Wrap the glutinous rice with banana leaves in a triangular shape, ensuring everything is tightly secured with a skewer.

While waiting for the glutinous rice to be ready, it's time to steam! Boil the wrapped glutinous rice in boiling water for 1.5 hours until perfectly cooked. Meanwhile, prepare a tempting brown sugar syrup by boiling it with a little water, cinnamon, and pandan leaves until it thickens. Enjoy warm, chewy lupis cake drizzled with sweet brown sugar and the fragrant aroma of pandan—a perfect moment to indulge your palate!

3. Glasses Cake

Get ready to create a mouthwatering glasses cake! First, gather the necessary ingredients: 400 grams of grated cassava, 50 grams of tapioca flour, 100 grams of granulated sugar, 5 ripe bananas, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, half a teaspoon of salt, food coloring to taste, banana leaves, and grated coconut. Mix the grated cassava with the tapioca flour, sugar, salt, and vanilla until the dough feels firm and soft. Add a touch of color with your preferred food coloring, then stir until evenly mixed.

Once the dough is ready, it's time to act! Take the banana leaves and flatten the dough on top of them, then place banana slices in the center. Wrap the dough neatly, pinching the ends to prevent it from opening while steaming. Steam for 30-45 minutes until the cake is perfectly cooked. Get ready to enjoy this delicious and tempting glasses cake!

4. Chicken Filled Bakpao

Let’s start our culinary adventure by making tempting bao! Prepare the necessary ingredients for the dough: 500 grams of all-purpose flour, two tablespoons of instant yeast, 80 grams of powdered sugar, 70 grams of melted margarine, and 450 ml of warmed UHT milk. For the delicious filling, prepare 500 grams of diced chicken, onions, shallots, minced garlic, and finely chopped green onions. Don’t forget the seasonings like pepper, sugar, salt, soy sauce, powdered broth, sesame oil, oyster sauce, and a little water to bind all the flavors into a perfect unity!

Once all the ingredients are ready, let’s cook the bao filling! Sauté the onions, shallots, and garlic until fragrant, then add the chicken pieces and all the other seasonings. Stir until evenly mixed, add a little water, and cook until almost dry. When the filling is cooked, mix in the flour solution to achieve the right thickness. Meanwhile, mix flour, yeast, and sugar to make the dough, then add melted margarine and warm milk. Knead until smooth, let it rise for 30 minutes, deflate it, shape it into balls, flatten, fill with stuffing, and shape as desired. Let it rest for 20 minutes before we steam it and enjoy this delicious creation!

5. Rainbow Steamed Cake

Get ready to create kitchen magic with this tempting rainbow steamed cake! First, take 2 fresh eggs, 190 grams of sweet granulated sugar, 200 grams of all-purpose flour, 125 ml of refreshing sprite, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and 1 teaspoon of SP. Mix all the ingredients except for the sprite and flour until fully combined. After that, slowly add the flour and sprite, then divide the batter into several portions to add bright food coloring to your liking.

Now it's time to steam! Prepare the steaming paper and carefully pour the colorful batter, little by little, into the preheated steamer. Steam over medium heat for about 30 minutes, or until the cake is cooked and ready to delight your taste buds. In no time, the beautiful and delicious rainbow steamed cake will adorn your table, ready to enchant anyone who sees it!

6. What are the advantages of steamed cake compared to baked cake?

Steamed cake is indeed the champion when it comes to softness and moisture! The steaming process keeps the batter moist, making it a healthier choice. This is perfect for those of you who want to avoid dry or overly fatty foods. Who can resist this soft cake that tantalizes the taste buds?

7. Can steamed cake be stored for several days?

Of course! Steamed cake can be stored in the refrigerator for several days. Before enjoying it again, reheat the cake by steaming it again. This way, the cake will become soft and delicious just like when it was freshly made!

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