Nian Gao (Baked Chinese New Year Cake)
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20-22mins
Yields
24

Ingredients

3 cups (750 ml) sweet glutinous rice flour
3 cups (750 ml) milk
2 1/2 cups (625 ml) granulated sugar
4 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp (30 ml) butter, melted
1 tsp (5 ml) ground ginger
1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
1/4 cup (60 ml) toasted shaved coconut
1/4 cup (60 ml) toasted sliced almonds
2 tbsp (30 ml) toasted sesame seeds
Optional: 1 tsp (5 ml) coconut extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Grease two 12-cup muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, milk, sugar, eggs, melted butter, ginger, coconut extract (if using), and salt; beat for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth and well combined. Pour into prepared muffin cups.
  3. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until set around edges. Sprinkle coconut, almonds and sesame seeds over tops. Bake for about 15 minutes or until set and golden on top. Let cool for 15 minutes.
  4. Run a thin knife around each mini cake and remove from pan. Let cool completely before serving.