How to Make Thai Steamed Banana Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thai cuisine is known for its bold flavors, exotic ingredients, and diverse range of dishes. One popular dessert that has gained international acclaim is the Thai Steamed Banana Cake. This delectable treat combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich flavors of coconut milk and pandan leaves, resulting in a moist and flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion.

Steamed cakes are a traditional Thai dessert, and the process of steaming the cake allows it to retain its moistu...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package flaked coconut
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup rice flour
  • ¾ cup tapioca flour
  • ½ tablespoon arrowroot starch
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut cream
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 pound ripe bananas, mashed
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup coconut milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Toss the coconut with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl; set aside.
  • Sift the rice flour, tapioca flour, and arrowroot starch together in a large bowl; stir the coconut cream into the mixture until the flours are incorporated into the cream, at least 10 minutes. Stir the sugar into the mixture until completely dissolved. Add the mashed banana and mix well. Add 1/8 teaspoon salt and coconut milk; again, mix well. Pour the batter into a square baking tin or individual aluminum foil cups. Top with the reserved coconut.
  • Bring about 1-1/2 inches of water to boil in a steamer fitted with a large basket. Steam the cake over the boiling water until cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    508 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Sodium: 212mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 74g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 34g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 534mg