Description
Indulge in the light and fluffy delight of Chinese Egg Cake, an exquisite treat that’s perfect for any occasion. This simple recipe combines just a few pantry staples—eggs, cake flour, and sugar—to create a delicately sweet cake that melts in your mouth. With its crisp exterior and airy texture, it’s ideal for afternoon tea, festive celebrations, or simply as a sweet indulgence at home. Whether topped with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or enjoyed on its own, Chinese Egg Cake is versatile enough to suit everyone’s tastes. Easy to make and utterly delicious, this cake will become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
- 2 middle-size eggs (room temperature)
- 60 grams cake flour (about ½ cup)
- 40 grams castor sugar (approximately 3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon)
- 5 grams oil (olive oil or other vegetable oil)
- Warm water as needed (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a mixing bowl set over warm water, beat the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 12-15 minutes.
- Sift in the cake flour gradually and gently fold it into the mixture.
- Add the oil and stir until well combined.
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners and fill each cup evenly with batter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Allow cooling slightly before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg