Steamed sponge cake is a classic dessert in many East Asian
cuisines. Traditional recipes often
involve separating egg yolks and whites, carefully whipping egg whites, and
baking to achieve a light, airy texture—techniques that usually require some
experience.
I’m not a professional baker, so I prefer recipes that
are simple, quick, and reliable, yet still produce a soft and
fluffy cake. This version uses a Vitamix
(or any high-speed blender) to beat the eggs and a steaming
method instead of baking, making it almost foolproof and perfect for
home cooks.
Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup oil
- ½ cup milk
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon
vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon
juice
- 1 cup
self-rising flour
- Grease and
flour a 5” x 5” round or square cake pan
Optional: raisins or other
dried fruits
Directions:
1. Preparing
the steamer:
Bring water to a rolling boil and keep it ready while you prepare the batter.
2. Blending
the wet ingredients:
Add all ingredients except the flour to the Vitamix. Blend on the Smoothie or Ice
Cream setting until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
3. Folding in
the flour:
Pour the blended mixture into a large bowl. Add the self-rising flour and gently whisk
until smooth and lump-free.
4. Steaming
the cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Place the pan into the steamer, cover, and
steam over medium heat for 50 minutes.
5. Checking
for doneness:
Insert a toothpick or skewer into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
6. Cooling and
Serving:
Let the cake cool slightly before removing it from the pan. Serve warm or at
room temperature.
Tips & Variations:
- You can fold
in raisins, chopped dates, or dried cranberries before
steaming.
- For extra
aroma, add a little orange or lemon zest.
- Keep the
steamer lid wrapped with a cloth to prevent water droplets from dripping
onto the cake.
This steamed sponge cake is soft, moist, and
lightly sweet, perfect as an afternoon snack or a gentle dessert with tea.
You also can use this method and then bake in the preheated
oven for 350 degrees.
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