Malay Cake
An Original Recipe by Lorraine Elliott
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
- 5 eggs, at room temperature
- 1.5 cups brown sugar
- 150ml milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon bicarb of soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups self raising flour
- 1/3 cup oil
- 2-3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
You will also need a 26cm/11inch cake tin and a large steamer or wok with a lid and a steam insert
Step 1 - Grease a 26cm/11inch cake tin and have a steamer ready with plenty of water simmering. In the bowl of an electric mixer whisk the eggs on low speed for 3-4 minutes. Add brown sugar and whisk well. Add cinnamon, milk, soda, baking powder and vanilla and whisk for 1 minute.
Step 2 - Add the flour and oil in 2-3 lots and mix well on low speed until the lumps disappear. If there are any lumps sieve the batter into the prepared cake tin. Steam for 45 minutes until the centre springs back.