Sakura Blossom Mochi Cake
Description:
Sakura Blossom Mochi Cake is a traditional Japanese dessert made with glutinous rice flour, sugar, and cherry blossom flavors. This soft and chewy cake has a delicate floral aroma and is perfect for enjoying during cherry blossom season.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup glutinous rice flour
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 2 tbsp cherry blossom water (sakura essence)
– 1/4 cup milk
– 1/4 cup vegetable oil
– 2 eggs
– 1/2 tsp baking powder
– Pink food coloring (optional)
– Sakura leaf or cherry blossom petal for decoration (optional)
Step-by-step method:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 8-inch round cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, sugar, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together cherry blossom water, milk, vegetable oil, and eggs.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
5. Add the baking powder and mix until well combined.
6. If desired, add a few drops of pink food coloring to achieve a light pink color.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, decorate with a sakura leaf or cherry blossom petal on top for a traditional touch.
Cooking tips:
– Be sure to use glutinous rice flour (also known as sweet rice flour) for the chewy texture characteristic of mochi cakes.
– Cherry blossom water, or sakura essence, can be found at Asian grocery stores or online. It adds a subtle floral flavor to the cake.
– If you prefer a stronger cherry blossom flavor, you can add a few drops of cherry blossom extract to the batter.
Allergen information:
– This recipe contains glutinous rice flour, which may contain gluten. If you have a gluten allergy or sensitivity, be sure to use a certified gluten-free flour.
– This recipe contains eggs and milk. If you have allergies to these ingredients, you can try using egg and dairy substitutes.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25-30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Enjoy your homemade Sakura Blossom Mochi Cake as a delightful and unique Japanese dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cherry blossom water (sakura essence)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- Sakura leaf or cherry blossom petal for decoration (optional)
Step-by-step
Method
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 8-inch round cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, sugar, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together cherry blossom water, milk, vegetable oil, and eggs.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
5. Add the baking powder and mix until well combined.
6. If desired, add a few drops of pink food coloring to achieve a light pink color.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, decorate with a sakura leaf or cherry blossom petal on top for a traditional touch.
Cooking
Tips
- Be sure to use glutinous rice flour (also known as sweet rice flour) for the chewy texture characteristic of mochi cakes.
- Cherry blossom water, or sakura essence, can be found at Asian grocery stores or online. It adds a subtle floral flavor to the cake.
- If you prefer a stronger cherry blossom flavor, you can add a few drops of cherry blossom extract to the batter.
Allergen information:
- This recipe contains glutinous rice flour, which may contain gluten. If you have a gluten allergy or sensitivity, be sure to use a certified gluten-free flour.
- This recipe contains eggs and milk. If you have allergies to these ingredients, you can try using egg and dairy substitutes.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25-30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Enjoy your homemade Sakura Blossom Mochi Cake as a delightful and unique Japanese dessert!
Allergen Information
Gluten, Dairy, Eggs
⚠️ Important Safety Notice: Cook and bake at your own risk. Some elements of this recipe have been enhanced using AI and may not have been tested in a real kitchen. Always supervise children during cooking activities. Ensure all food is properly cooked to safe internal temperatures. Check for allergens and dietary restrictions. We hold no liability for any adverse effects resulting from the preparation or consumption of this recipe.