Description
To understand this delightful creation, one must first look at its incredible textural profile, which differs entirely from Western-style confections. Unlike cakes made with wheat flour that rely on a light, airy crumb network, this dessert utilizes glutinous rice flour to achieve a heavy, elastic, and pillowy bounce. It is essentially a brilliant cross between a traditional East Asian pounded rice sweet and a classic American sheet cake bar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups glutinous rice flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced ripe mango
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
1. Prep
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Make the Batter
- In a large bowl, whisk together glutinous rice flour, baking powder, and sugar.
- Add coconut milk, whole milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until smooth and lump-free.
3. Add Mango & Coconut
- Fold in diced mango and shredded coconut evenly throughout the batter.
4. Bake
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden on top and set in the center.
5. Cool & Slice
- Let cool completely before slicing into bars for the best chewy texture.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210 kcal