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Traditional Chinese Egg Cake Recipe
Laura

Traditional Chinese Egg Cake Recipe

A light and fluffy Chinese egg cake made with simple ingredients, perfect for a quick homemade dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 eggs room temperature
  • 120 g sugar
  • 120 g cake flour sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Oven
  • cake molds

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 170°C and prepare molds.
  2. Beat eggs, sugar, and salt until thick and pale.
  3. Fold in flour gently in batches.
  4. Add milk, oil, and vanilla and mix lightly.
  5. Pour into molds and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

Notes

  • Do not overmix batter
  • Use room temperature eggs
  • Bake until golden and springy