Traditional Chinese Steamed Cake (Fa Gao) Recipe

Name: Traditional Chinese Steamed Cake (Fa Gao)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water; 1 egg; 1/3 cup melted butter; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup milk; 1 1/2 cups cake flour; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 1/3 cup superfine sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup raisins (optional)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1 egg
1/3 cup melted butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups cake flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/3 cup superfine sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup raisins (optional)

1
Sprinkle the yeast over 1/2 cup of warm water in a small bowl. The water should be no more than 100 degrees F (40 degrees C). Let stand for 5 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam.
2
Beat egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk together in a large bowl, until smooth. Sift cake flour, cornmeal, sugar, and salt together in a small bowl, then stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in the yeast mixture until smooth. Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C) until doubled in volume, 1 to 2 hours. Pour mixture into a 9 inch round pan lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with raisins.
3
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the cake, recover, and steam until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

445

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water, 1 egg, 1/3 cup melted butter, and more.

Yes, Traditional Chinese Steamed Cake (Fa Gao) 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.

Traditional Chinese Steamed Cake (Fa Gao)

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