Description
Fluffy Puto Cake Recipe: Sweet Meets Savory Delight
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Cake Flour (Substitution: Use all-purpose flour, but the texture may vary slightly.)
- 2 tbsp Baking Powder (Ensure it’s fresh for best results.)
- ¾ cup Granulated White Sugar (Can reduce for less sweetness if desired.)
- 1 cup Fresh Milk (Substitution: Evaporated milk can be used for a creamier texture.)
- 4 large Egg Whites (Ensure they are at room temperature for better volume.)
- ½ tsp Cream of Tartar (Substitution: Can be replaced with lemon juice or vinegar.)
- 4 pieces Salted Eggs (Use fresh salted eggs; can be found in Asian grocery stores.)
- 1 cup Cheese (grated) (Any mild cheese can be used, such as Monterey Jack or cheddar.)
Instructions
- Preheat your steamer and line an 8 or 9-inch round springform or removable-bottom pan with parchment paper to ensure easy cake removal.
- In a mixing bowl, sift together the cake flour, ¼ cup of sugar, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until bubbly. Gradually stir in sugar and cream of tartar until medium peaks form.
- Combine your dry ingredients with fresh milk until you reach a pancake-like consistency.
- Gently fold a portion of the meringue into your batter, then carefully add the remaining meringue in batches.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle half of the grated cheese on top. Steam over low heat for 10 minutes.
- Layer the remaining cheese and arrange sliced salted eggs on top. Steam for an additional 5-10 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow your Puto Cake to cool slightly before removing it from the pan. Transfer it to a serving plate and enjoy!
Notes
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg