Steamed Sponge Cake

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If this steamed sponge cake is instead baked in an oven, the texture is quite different. It is a sweet cake.

Submitted by Jim
Updated on June 26, 2023
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 10-inch tube cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 6 egg whites

  • 1 cup light brown sugar

  • 6 egg yolks

  • ⅓ cup milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

  1. Arrange a large bamboo steamer or a large vegetable steamer over simmering water. Make sure it is large enough to hold a 10-inch tube pan.

  2. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. In a medium bowl, beat together egg yolks, milk, and vanilla. Quickly fold into whites until no streaks remain. Sift together flour and baking powder, then quickly fold into egg mixture. Pour batter into 10 \-inch tube pan.

  3. Place the pan into the steamer. Steam for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

165 Calories
3g Fat
31g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 165
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 70mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 5g 10%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 88mg 2%

* 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.