Korean Honey Cake

Korean Honey Cake, or 'Baekseolgi', is a delightful steamed cake that is both fluffy and sweetened with natural honey, making it a perfect treat for those craving something light and airy. This Halal dessert is a beautiful blend of flavors and textures, ideal for any occasion.

Korean Honey Cake
45 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Korean
220 kcal

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour - 100 grams
  • Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Honey - 50 grams
  • Granulated sugar - 30 grams
  • Eggs - 2 large
  • Milk - 50 milliliters
  • Vegetable oil - 30 milliliters
  • Vanilla extract - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

  1. Prepare a steamer by bringing water to a boil in a pot.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs and add the honey, granulated sugar, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased round cake pan that fits into your steamer.
  6. Cover the cake pan with aluminum foil to prevent water from dripping into the batter.
  7. Place the cake pan into the steamer and steam for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove the cake from the steamer and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Carbs: 36 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Cholesterol: 125 mg
  • Total Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in carbohydrates for energy.
  • Contains honey, which has natural antibacterial properties.

Tags

KoreanHalalDessert