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Vietnamese Steamed Banana Cake

Vegan Vietnamese Steamed Banana Cake for Pure Comfort

This Vegan Vietnamese Steamed Banana Cake is a delightful, gluten-free dessert that's easy to make and deliciously comforting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 4 pieces Pisang Awak Bananas Ensure they are ripe for the best results.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar.
  • 1 cup Tapioca Starch Choose a fine quality Asian brand.
  • 1 cup Rice Flour Avoid glutinous rice flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use sparingly.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder Optional but recommended.
  • 1 cup Water
For the Coconut Sauce
  • 1 can Canned Coconut Milk Can replace with homemade coconut milk.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Essential for smooth texture.
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds For garnish.

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Steamer
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice ripe pisang awak bananas into thin rounds, about ¼ inch thick. Combine banana slices with brown sugar and let marinate for 10-20 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together tapioca starch, rice flour, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add water, stirring until smooth. Fold in marinated banana slices.
  3. Grease a loaf pan and pour batter in, smoothing out. Reserve some banana slices for topping and press them gently into the batter.
  4. Set up the steamer by boiling water. Position the loaf pan above the water level and cover tightly. Steam for 25-30 minutes or until surface is translucent.
  5. Remove the cake from the steamer and cool for 10 minutes. Invert onto a board, slice, and serve warm with coconut sauce and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Can freeze for up to 2 months, and reheat in the microwave or steam.

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