Bibingka (Filipino Cake)
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Filipino-Style Cake (Bibingka)
What Is Bibingka?
Bibingka is a type of cake that is traditionally made around Christmas time in the Philippines. In contrast to Western cakes, bibingka is both sweet and salty, which is a flavor combination that is popular in Filipino cuisine. The cake is sweet but also has a bit of saltiness due to the addition of cheese, or in some cases, a salted egg on top.
Bibingka can be made with rice flour, all-purpose flour, or a combination of both. In this recipe, we simply use all-purpose flour.
Cook Time
| Prep time | Cook time | Ready in | Yields |
|---|---|---|---|
10 min | 25 min | 35 min | 4 servings |
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 cup coconut milk, available at Asian stores
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For the topping:
- 3/4 cup cheese, grated
- 3/4 cup grated coconut, available at Asian stores
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Combine all of the cake ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Pour the mixture into a greased, round baking pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Sprinkle the grated cheese and coconut on top of the cake and serve.
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Variations
- Use fresh milk or canned evaporated milk.
- Brush melted butter on top before serving.
- Top with sliced salted eggs (available at Asian stores).
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.
