Chinese Steamed Sponge Cake
Chinese Steamed Sponge Cake is one of my favorite types of cake. It is softer, fluffier, and less sweet than Western-style cakes. In honor of our Chinese aunties, I'm using only ¾ cup of sugar so it's not too sweet. But if you want it sweeter, you can increase it to one cup.
Ingredients
- 5 large eggs
- ¾ cup sugar (150g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (142g)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a large pot and line an 8-inch round, 2-inch tall cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, sift in all-purpose four and whisk it with baking powder.
- In a stand mixer bowl with the whisk attachment, beat the eggs and sugar on medium-high speed until thick and fluffy, about 4 minutes. The goal is to whip as much air into it as possible. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture one-third at a time. Use a spatula to fold in each addition until just combined. Scrape the bottom of the bowl to catch any pockets of flour and stop mixing when there are no more visible streaks of flour. Be careful not to overmix the batter, as it will cause the air bubbles to deflate.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and give it a few taps on the counter to remove air pockets. This will ensure the top is nice and flat after steaming.
- Steam for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. It's okay if there are a few crumbs, but no wet batter should be visible.
- Remove the cake from the steamer and allow it to rest in the pan for at least 20 minutes. To remove the cake, slide a knife around the edges of the pan to separate it from the cake. Place a wire rack on top of the pan, then invert the pan so that the top of the cake falls onto the wire rack. Remove the parchment paper and place the cake on a cutting board to cut. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 225IUCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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