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
