Description
A soft and fluffy Chinese steamed cake layered with rich salted egg yolk custard, offering a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. This dim sum-style treat is tender, moist, and beautifully layered.
Ingredients
180 g all-purpose flour
180 g cake flour
40 g sugar
4 g salt
1 tsp instant yeast
15 g neutral oil
180 g milk, plus extra if needed
4 salted egg yolks, cooked and mashed
30 g custard powder
50 g beaten egg
30 g sugar
30 g condensed milk
25 g cake flour
100 g whole milk
50 g unsalted butter, softened
White sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by whisking custard powder, beaten egg, sugar, condensed milk, cake flour, and milk in a saucepan until smooth.
- Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened. Stir in butter until melted, then mix in mashed salted egg yolks. Cover and cool completely.
- In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cake flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add milk and oil, then knead until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
- Roll the dough into a 10 x 15 inch rectangle. Cut halfway through the center and spread most of the filling, leaving one section bare.
- Fold the bare section over and continue folding to create layers. Flatten gently and cut if needed.
- Spread remaining filling over one half and stack the other half on top.
- Place on parchment in a steamer basket and proof in a warm place for about 1 hour until puffy.
- Lightly mist with water and sprinkle sesame seeds if using.
- Steam over medium heat for 30 minutes with the lid slightly vented. Wrap lid with cloth if needed to prevent condensation.
- Turn off heat and rest in steamer for 5 minutes before opening.
- Cool slightly, trim edges if desired, and cut into pieces to serve.
Notes
Add vanilla to the custard for a sweeter flavor variation.
Black sesame seeds can be used for visual contrast.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Reheat by steaming for 5–8 minutes to restore softness.
Avoid over-microwaving to prevent a chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 354 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
