7 delicious steamed cake recipes from around the world
A comforting and sweet Vietnamese dessert cake made with ripe bananas and tapioca pearls, traditionally steamed or baked. It offers a delightful chewy texture and tropical flavor.
A delightful and chewy steamed cake made from grated cassava and coconut milk, sweetened with palm sugar. This traditional 'kueh' is a popular snack or dessert in Brunei, known for its soft texture and subtle sweetness.
Quimbolitos are traditional Ecuadorian steamed cakes, often enjoyed as a dessert or snack. They're made with a soft, moist batter and are typically wrapped in banana leaves for a light, fluffy texture and a subtly sweet flavor. This recipe uses a combination of wheat and corn flour, eggs, butter, sugar, and cheese, with optional raisins for added sweetness.
A delightful Vietnamese steamed cake known for its distinctive, airy honeycomb-like interior texture. It's wonderfully chewy, sweet, and often infused with pandan for a fragrant aroma.
A vibrant and visually appealing steamed layered cake, perfect as a delightful tea-time treat. This recipe guides you through creating beautiful, distinct layers of color and flavor.
A beloved Malaysian tea-time treat, Kuih Talam features two distinct layers: a fragrant green pandan base and a creamy white coconut topping, both with a delightfully soft and slightly chewy texture.
Filipino kutsinta are soft, chewy, and slightly gelatinous steamed rice cakes with a distinct brown hue and a hint of coconut. Perfect for merienda (afternoon snack) or dessert.
