Recipe

Red Bean Cake Recipe

Sweet Delights: Homemade Red Bean Cake

4.7 out of 5

Indulge in the flavors of Chinese cuisine with this delightful homemade Red Bean Cake. Made with traditional ingredients, this cake is a popular dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Dessert› Red Bean Cake

Asian cuisine› Chinese cuisine

Preparation time

20 minutes

Cooking time

30 minutes

Total time

50 minutes

Yields

8 servings

Preparation difficulty

Medium

Suitable for

Vegetarian, Vegan (if using vegan-friendly red beans), Gluten-free (if using gluten-free glutinous rice flour), Dairy-free, Nut-free

Allergens

N/A

Not suitable for

Paleo, Keto, Low-carb, High-protein, Atkins

Ingredients

2 cups (240g) glutinous rice flour 2 cups (240g) glutinous rice flour
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (240ml) water 1 cup (240ml) water
1 cup (230g) cooked red beans, mashed 1 cup (230g) cooked red beans, mashed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutrition

Calories (kcal / KJ): 220 kcal / 920 KJ
Fat (total, saturated): 2g, 0.5g
Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 50g, 20g
Protein: 3g
Fiber: 2g
Salt: 0.1g

Preparation

1.
In a mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour, sugar, and salt.
2.
Gradually add water to the dry ingredients while stirring continuously until a smooth batter forms.
3.
In a separate bowl, mix the mashed red beans, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4.
Grease a round cake pan and pour half of the rice flour batter into it.
5.
Spread the red bean mixture evenly over the batter.
6.
Pour the remaining rice flour batter on top, covering the red bean layer completely.
7.
Steam the cake over high heat for approximately 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8.
Remove the cake from the steamer and let it cool before slicing and serving.

Treat your ingredients with care...

Glutinous rice flour — Make sure to use glutinous rice flour specifically made for desserts, as it has a higher starch content compared to regular rice flour, resulting in a chewier texture.
Red beans — If using canned red beans, rinse them thoroughly to remove excess sugar syrup before mashing.

Tips & Tricks

To enhance the flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom to the red bean mixture.
If you prefer a sweeter cake, increase the amount of sugar in the batter.
Serve the Red Bean Cake warm for a delightful experience.

Serving advice

Serve the Red Bean Cake as a dessert after a delicious Chinese meal. It pairs well with a cup of hot tea or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, dust the top of the cake with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar. You can also garnish it with a few cooked red beans on top.