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.

Steamed Egg Cake
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

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
  2. Add the milk and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
  5. Prepare a steaming setup by bringing water to a boil in a pot or steamer.
  6. Pour the batter into a greased and lined steaming dish or cake pan.
  7. Cover the dish with aluminum foil to prevent water from dripping onto the cake.
  8. Place the dish into the steamer and steam for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. 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