Description
Indulge in the light and fluffy delight of Chinese Egg Cake, a charming dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make treat boasts a delicate sweetness and airy texture that melts in your mouth, making it ideal for tea time or as a delightful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 room temperature eggs
- 60 grams cake flour (about ½ cup)
- 40 grams castor sugar (approximately 3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon)
- 5 grams oil (about ¾ teaspoon)
- Warm water (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Set up a mixing bowl over a container of warm water.
- In the bowl, beat together the eggs and castor sugar until light and fluffy (12-15 minutes).
- Sift in the cake flour and gently fold into the mixture.
- Add the oil and stir until well combined.
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners and fill each cup about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg