Mochi Cake

Mochi Cake, also known as Japanese Rice Cake, is a popular Japanese dessert that combines the soft and chewy texture of mochi (a sticky rice cake) with a sweet and flavorful cake batter. It's a unique and delicious treat that's easy to make at home. Here's a recipe for making a simple Mochi Cake:

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup glutinous rice flour (mochiko)
2. 1 cup granulated sugar
3. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
4. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
5. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
6. 1 cup coconut milk
7. 2 large eggs
8. Additional butter or cooking spray for greasing the pan
9. Optional: shredded coconut for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the glutinous rice flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder.
3. Add the vanilla extract, melted butter, coconut milk, and eggs to the dry ingredients, and whisk until well combined.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
5. If desired, sprinkle shredded coconut on top of the batter for additional flavor and texture.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
7. Remove the mochi cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes.
8. Once cooled, cut the mochi cake into squares or rectangles and serve.

Enjoy the delightful and chewy texture of Mochi Cake, a unique Japanese dessert that's perfect for snacking or as a sweet treat!