Nian Gao Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Nian Gao
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for coating the baking dish; 4 large eggs; 1 pound sweet rice mochiko flour (about 3 cups); 3 cups whole milk; 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1/4 teaspoon fine table salt; 2 tablespoons toasted sweetened coconut; 2 tablespoons toasted almond slices; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for coating the baking dish
4 large eggs
1 pound sweet rice mochiko flour (about 3 cups)
3 cups whole milk
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon fine table salt
2 tablespoons toasted sweetened coconut
2 tablespoons toasted almond slices
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

1
Preheat the oven to 325.
2
Butter a 9-inch round cake pan.
3
Break the eggs in a large bowl, and lightly whisk.
4
Add the flour, milk, sugar, melted butter, almond extract and salt.
5
Whisk until the mixture is smooth.
6
Pour the mixture into a 9-inch round cake pan and place in the oven.
7
Bake for 30 minutes.
8
Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the toasted coconut, almond slices and sesame seeds on top.
9
Continue to bake for about 25 minutes, until the cake is set and golden brown.
10
Remove the cake from the pan, let it cool for 15 minutes before serving.

1321

kcal

Calories

Fat

225

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for coating the baking dish, 4 large eggs, 1 pound sweet rice mochiko flour (about 3 cups), 3 cups whole milk, and more.

Yes, Nian Gao falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Nian Gao

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