Vegan Sweet Rice Cake

Vegan Sweet Rice Cake is a delightful Chinese baked dish made with glutinous rice flour and sweetened with coconut sugar, offering a chewy texture and rich flavor. Perfect for a light dessert or snack, this cake is both comforting and satisfying.

Ingredients

• glutinous rice flour - 100 grams
• coconut sugar - 40 grams
• coconut milk - 150 milliliters
• water - 50 milliliters
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• salt - a pinch
• sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon (for topping)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, water, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until a smooth batter forms.
5. Grease a small baking dish (approximately 20 cm x 20 cm) with a little oil and pour the batter into the dish, smoothing out the top.
6. Sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over the top of the batter.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cake is firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before slicing into squares.
9. Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy your Vegan Sweet Rice Cake!

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 40 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Glutinous rice flour is gluten-free and provides a good source of energy.
• Coconut milk contains healthy fats and can help improve heart health.

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