Best Easy Glutinous Rice Flour Cake Recipe

Chewy glutinous rice flour cake with soft, sticky texture is a simple, traditional treat. A family recipe with naturally sweet, fresh flavor.

Cook 35 min Difficulty EASY 120 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • Glutinous rice flour 2 cups
  • Water 1.5 cups
Seasonings/Sauce
  • Sugar 0.5 cup
  • Salt 0.25 tsp
  • Vanilla extract 1 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 25 g 80%
Protein 2 g 7%
Fat 2 g 13%
Serving size 70g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Combine glutinous rice flour, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Gradually pour in water while stirring, ensuring a smooth, lump-free batter.

  3. 3

    Add vanilla extract and mix well for full flavor distribution.

  4. 4

    Pour the batter into a lightly greased 8x8-inch baking dish and smooth the top evenly.

  5. 5

    Steam over medium-high heat for 30 minutes, ensuring lid stays tightly on to trap moisture. Cake is done when surface appears set and a toothpick comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool in the pan for 20–30 minutes before slicing with an oiled knife for clean cuts.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
Glutinous rice flour is the essential ingredient, giving the cake its classic chewy and sticky texture. Without it, the cake would lack its signature softness and bite, making it the defining base for the dessert.
Q. How do you ensure the rice cake is perfectly cooked and not dense?
Proper steaming is key: steam over medium-high heat with a tightly covered lid to trap moisture and cook evenly. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick—if it comes out clean, the cake is ready and will have a soft, bouncy texture.
Q. What step prevents the cake from being too sticky or hard to slice?
Allowing the cake to cool for at least 20–30 minutes and using a knife lightly oiled with neutral oil prevents sticking, leading to smooth, easy slicing and neat pieces.
Q. What is the calorie and carb content per serving in this glutinous rice flour cake?
Each 70g serving contains about 120 kcal and 25g of carbohydrates, contributing roughly 80% of calories from carbs, 7% from protein, and 13% from fat.
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