Chinese Wife Cake (Lo Paw Bang) Recipe

Name: Chinese Wife Cake (Lo Paw Bang)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling; 250 g winter melon, strips, candied, chopped; 60 g sesame seeds, toasted; 65 g caster sugar; 80 g glutinous-rice flour, cooked (koh fun); 120 ml water; 2 tablespoons oil; Water dough; 150 g high-protein flour, sifted; 150 g plain flour; 2 tablespoons caster sugar; 1 tablespoon golden syrup; 100 g shortening; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence; 150 ml water; Oil dough; 120 g plain flour, sifted; 100 g shortening; Glaze; 1 egg, beaten with 1/8 tsp salt

Servings: persons

Filling
250 g winter melon, strips, candied, chopped
60 g sesame seeds, toasted
65 g caster sugar
80 g glutinous-rice flour, cooked (koh fun)
120 ml water
2 tablespoons oil
Water dough
150 g high-protein flour, sifted
150 g plain flour
2 tablespoons caster sugar
1 tablespoon golden syrup
100 g shortening
1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence
150 ml water
Oil dough
120 g plain flour, sifted
100 g shortening
Glaze
1 egg, beaten with 1/8 tsp salt

1
Preheat oven at 180u00b0C.
2
Mix filling ingredients. Divide into 60g portions.
3
Mix water dough ingredients. Set aside for 1/2 hour. Divide into as many pieces as there are filling portions.
4
Mix flour and shortening. Place in plastic wrap and place in fridge for 1/2 hour. Divide into portions also.
5
Wrap oil dough in water dough. Roll flat into round pieces.
6
Place filling in dough and flatten. Brush egg glaze.
7
Place cakes on greased cookie sheet and bake at 180C for 20-25 minutes.

700

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling, 250 g winter melon, strips, candied, chopped, 60 g sesame seeds, toasted, 65 g caster sugar, and more.

Yes, Chinese Wife Cake (Lo Paw Bang) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chinese Wife Cake (Lo Paw Bang)

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