Chinese Sticky Rice Cake

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This rice cake is a sweet dessert made with glutinous rice flour (also called sweet rice flour) and red bean paste. The recipe was given to me by my Chinese sister-in-law. It has a firm custard-like texture, which is different for many Western palates and is a favorite of my family.

Submitted by Mom2MMJ
Updated on January 15, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
1 (9x13-inch) cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 2 ½ cups milk

  • 1 (16 ounce) box sweet rice flour (mochiko)

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • 1 cup canola oil

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 3 large eggs, beaten

  • ½ (18.75 ounce) can sweetened red bean paste

  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

  2. Mix together milk, rice flour, sugar, canola oil, and baking powder in a large bowl until combined. Stir in beaten eggs until incorporated. Pour mixture into the prepared baking pan.

  3. Drop small spoonfuls of red bean paste into batter, 1 to 2 inches apart; make sure red bean paste is covered by batter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

250 Calories
11g Fat
35g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 250
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 63mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 57mg 4%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 69mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.