COCONUT MOCHI cake

Mochi ice cream is one of the most popular Asian desserts in the US. This spongy cake leaves out the dairy, but not the deliciousness.


Serves 16

Ingredients: 

• 1 1/2 cup sweet rice flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 large eggs
• 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Method: 

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar and baking powder. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until blended. Add coconut milk, orange zest and vanilla, and whisk until combined. Add coconut milk mixture to flour mixture and whisk until combined.

Pour batter into an 8x8-inch baking pan. Bake about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Nutritional Info: 

Per Serving: 150 calories (60 from fat), 6g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 35mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 22g carbohydrates, 3g protein.