Bizcocho de Arroz Costarricense
A traditional Costa Rican rice cake, often made with cooked rice, coconut milk, sugar, and spices. It has a dense, moist texture and a subtly sweet, tropical flavor, typically enjoyed as a dessert or snack.
🧂 Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked white rice(preferably day-old, slightly packed)
- 1.5 cups Coconut milk(full fat)
- 1 cup Granulated sugar(adjust to taste)
- 3 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Butter(melted)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp Cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp Nutmeg(ground)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 cup Optional: Raisins
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or an 8x8 inch baking dish.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, coconut milk, sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well combined. If using raisins, stir them in now.
- 3
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- 4
Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- 5
Let the bizcocho cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- 6
Slice and serve. It can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Using day-old rice helps achieve a better texture.
- ✓Ensure the coconut milk is full-fat for richness.
- ✓Don't overmix the batter once the eggs are added.
- ✓The cake will be dense and moist; this is its characteristic texture.
🔄 Variations
- Add shredded coconut to the batter for extra coconut flavor and texture.
- Drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and lime juice.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.