Bibingka ( Filipino Rice Cake)

Bibingka is a popular Filipino rice cake that is usually served during Christmas time. Nowadays, the delicious cake eaten with a sprinkle of sugar and grated coconut can be enjoyed all throughout the year. Here, try the recipe I got from filipinorecipesite.com.

Ingredients:

•     2 cups rice flour
•     1 cup light brown sugar
•     1 tbsp. baking powder
•     3 eggs, beaten
•     3 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
•     1 can (400 mL) coconut milk
•     1 banana leaf (optional)
•     1 tbsp. unsalted butter, sliced
•     2 tbsp. fresh (or frozen) grated coconut

Cooking Directions :

1.     Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).  Prepare a lightly greased 8 x 3 in. round baking pan. Alternatively, lined with banana leaf, if using (cut according to the size of the pan); set aside. The banana leaf adds fragrance to the cake when cooked. To make individual cakes, line a 4 in. wide and 2-1/4 in. deep mini pan with 5 in. banana leaf (if using).
2.     In a bowl, place rice flour, brown sugar, baking powder, eggs, melted butter and coconut milk; mix thoroughly.
3.     Pour batter mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour or until browned (a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean).
4.     Place the cake onto a serving platter and put butter slices on top. Sprinkle with grated coconut.
5.     Serves 4 to 6