Steamed Egg Cake
Steamed Egg Cake is a delightful Chinese dessert that is both light and fluffy, made primarily from eggs and sugar. This high-protein treat is perfect for a healthy snack or a sweet finish to a meal.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Chinese
170 kcal
Ingredients
- Eggs - 4 large
- Granulated sugar - 80 grams
- Cake flour - 60 grams
- Milk - 50 ml
- Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - a pinch
Steps
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
- Prepare a steaming setup by bringing water to a boil in a pot or steamer.
- Pour the batter into a greased and lined steaming dish or cake pan.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil to prevent water from dripping onto the cake.
- Place the dish into the steamer and steam for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the steamer and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 170
- Protein: 7 g
- Carbs: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
- Total Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Water: 0.05 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein from eggs, promoting muscle repair and growth.
- Low in fat and can be made with less sugar for a healthier dessert option.
Tags
ChineseHigh ProteinDessert