Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Purple Yam Cake 紫薯发糕

 This fluffy cake is made with all-purpose flour and purple yam.  Purple yam can be found in local Asian stores, it has quickly become a favorite treat that my daughter likes. We love its sweet taste and beautiful color.

Prepare time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 3-4 minutes

Stand time: 1-2 hours

Level: Low

Serves: 6 servings

Ingredients:

1) 75g peeled and cubed purple yam, 1 tbsp water;

2) 3/4 cup all purpose flour (120g), 2-3 tbsp sugar (30-45g), ½ tsp baking powder;

3) 3/4 tsp fast rising yeast;

4) 1/2 cup+1.5 tbsp water (142g).

Directions:

1: Place purple yam pieces in a bowl. Add 1 tbsp water and cover with food wrap. Microwave at high for 2-3 minutes until the yam is fully cooked (Picture 1). Mash yam with a fork.

2: Add all ingredients of Ingredient 2) to 4) in the bowl (Picture 2). Beat with a handheld mixer at low speed for a minute, then at high speed for 2 minutes until fully mixed (Picture 3).


3: Pour the batter into a microwave safe glass dish that is coated with oil (Picture 4). Cover with food wrap and let it stand in a warm place until it doubles in volume.

4: Microwave at high for 3-4 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool and cut into small pieces before serving.

Recipe credit/adapted from maomaomom.com


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