Taiwanese Brown Sugar Cake (黑糖糕)
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- 11 Oct 2022
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Taiwanese brown sugar cake has an amazing texture and mouth feel as well as a rich smokey brown sugar aroma. It's basically like boba pearls but in cake form. It originated from Penghu (澎湖) island during the time when Taiwan was occupied by Japanese. It has now became a popular regional delicacy that people love to get when they visit Penghu.
I've never been to Penghu, but I still remember how satisfying it was to bite into the brown sugar cake that my family brought back from Penghu. The QQ texture plus the aroma of brown sugar along with the nuttiness from sesame seeds are a winning combination.
With my recipe, you can also make Taiwanese brown sugar cake at home without flying to Penghu. Just grab a few simple ingredients from the grocery store and you can easily recreate this delicious treat no matter where you live!
Why You Should Try This Recipe
· The texture and mouthfeel are really special, you've likely never had a cake like this!
· It's a delicious and popular Taiwanese treat that you need to give it a try!
· It's hard to buy Taiwanese brown sugar cake outside of Penghu island, but this recipe is easy to make at home.
· Using baking powder and baking soda as leavening agents makes this recipe much easier and quicker.
Ingredients You'll Need
Here are the main ingredients you'll need for making this recipe. Check the recipe box below for the full ingredient list with actual measurement.
Notes
· Flour - I use the combination of cake flour and all purpose to reach the spongy and springy texture I like; however, you can also use cake flour only for a fluffier texture if you prefer.
· Taiwanese Brown Sugar (黑糖) - This is the key ingredient for making this recipe and it cannot be replaced by regular brown sugar. You can find it in your local Chinese grocery store or online. Alternatively, Japanese black/brown sugar (kokuto), will also work perfectly. Make sure you get the sugar in powder/grain form, not in blocks.
· Honey - This helps the cake maintain moist for longer.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1 - Boil brown sugar with water to bring out the aroma.
In a small sauce pan, cook brown sugar with 2 tablespoons of water over medium heat until the sugar mixture starts bubbling. Lower the heat to medium low and continue to cook for another 30 seconds. Swirl the pan occasionally (but don't stir).
Add a bit of water into the sauce pan and swirl the pan a few more times before adding the rest of the water. Turn off the heat and let it cool down a little. Read More…
