This steamed sponge cake made with brown sugar is — you guessed it — steamed instead of baked. If baked in an oven, the texture is quite different.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Calories
165 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Place the pan into the steamer. Steam for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Step 2
Arrange a large bamboo steamer or a large vegetable steamer over simmering water. Make sure it is large enough to hold a 10-inch tube pan.
Step 3
In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. In a medium bowl, beat together egg yolks, milk, and vanilla. Quickly fold into whites until no streaks remain. Sift together flour and baking powder, then quickly fold into egg mixture. Pour batter into 10 inch tube pan.