Glutinous Rice Cake | Oil-Free, Low-Calorie, Super Fluffy — Lock In This Recipe!

Cooking StepsHow to cook Glutinous Rice Cake | Oil-Free, Low-Calorie, Super Fluffy — Lock In This Recipe! step by step

Cooking Process

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   Step 1 Detail

   Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F). Prepare your molds. For the whole-egg sponge: crack the eggs into a large bowl, add lemon juice, caster sugar, salt, and honey.

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   Step 2 Detail

   Beat on high speed with an electric mixer.

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   Step 3 Detail

   Beat until you can draw a clear figure-8 with the batter — the ribbon should hold its shape without disappearing, and the batter should be thick and ribbon-like.

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   Step 4 Detail

   Sift together the glutinous rice flour and baking powder. Add to the egg mixture in two batches, folding gently from the bottom up with a spatula to avoid deflating the batter.

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   Step 5 Detail

   Continue folding until just combined — no dry flour visible.

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   Step 6 Detail

   Transfer the batter to a piping bag and fill the molds 80–90% full.

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   Step 7 Detail

   Sprinkle white sesame seeds on top for decoration and extra crunch.

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   Step 8 Detail

   Bake on the middle-lower rack at 170°C (340°F) for 18–20 minutes, top and bottom heat.

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   Step 9 Detail

   The cakes are done when the tops are golden brown.

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    Step 10 Detail

    Remove from the oven, tap the pan gently on the counter, and transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool.

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    Step 11 Detail

    The finished cakes are golden and fragrant.

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    Step 12 Detail

    The aroma fills the whole house!

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    Step 13 Detail

    Crispy on the outside, chewy and soft on the inside — absolutely delicious.