Chinese
Chinese - Cantonese and Dim Sum
Steamed Sponge Cake
Chef's Menu Description
A moist, comforting sponge pudding steamed or baked to perfection, drenched in warm pouring syrup or rich toffee sauce.
Ingredients
- • 4 eggs
- • 150g brown sugar
- • 180g plain flour
- • 1 tsp baking powder
- • 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- • 2 tbsp milk
- • 1 tbsp cooking oil
- • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Whisk the eggs and brown sugar until thick and pale, about 5 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Fold in the sifted flour, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda.
3
Phase 3
Stir in the milk, oil, and vanilla until just combined.
4
Phase 4
Pour the batter into an oiled round tin.
5
Phase 5
Steam over medium heat for 35 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
6
Phase 6
Cool, slice, and serve warm.