Description
This Steamed Chinese Pumpkin Cake is a soft, lightly sweetened cake made with fresh pumpkin and steamed to perfection. Featuring a smooth, moist texture with the subtle natural sweetness of pumpkin, this traditional recipe is enhanced with raisins for added flavor and a delightful chewiness. Perfect as a snack or dessert, this cake is easy to make with simple ingredients and steaming as the main cooking method.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 210 gram Pumpkin
- 300 gram All-Purpose Flour
- 80 gram Caster Sugar
- 2 teaspoon Instant Dry Yeast
- 210 gram Milk
- Raisins to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Pumpkin: Cut 210 grams of pumpkin into chunks and steam them until soft, approximately 15 minutes. While still hot, mash the cooked pumpkin thoroughly with a fork to create a smooth texture.
- Make Pumpkin Paste: Blend the mashed pumpkin together with 210 grams of milk and 80 grams of caster sugar until a fine, smooth paste forms.
- Form Dough: Add 2 teaspoons of instant dry yeast and 300 grams of all-purpose flour into the pumpkin mixture. Fold the ingredients well using a hand whisk or rubber spatula to form a smooth dough.
- Prepare for Rising: Pour the batter into an 8-inch round pan that has been greased on the sides and lined. Let the batter rest in a warm place until it doubles in volume, about 20–30 minutes. Scatter raisins on top before steaming.
- Steam the Cake: Place the prepared pan into a steaming wok with boiling water on high heat. Steam the pumpkin cake for 30 minutes. After steaming, turn off the heat and let the cake sit inside the wok for another 5–10 minutes to set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the pan once it has cooled slightly. Slice and serve the steamed pumpkin cake either warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the pumpkin is properly mashed to avoid lumps in the batter.
- Use warm milk to help activate the yeast better.
- Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free environment for optimal results.
- Checking water level during steaming helps prevent running out of steam.
- Raisins are optional and can be substituted with other dried fruits or nuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
Keywords: steamed pumpkin cake, Chinese pumpkin cake, steamed dessert, pumpkin cake recipe, traditional Chinese dessert
