World Flavors Cookbook

Ma Lai Go (Cantonese Steamed Cake)

Deep brown, fluffy, and honeycombed steamed sponge cake with a rich caramel-like flavor.

Cuisine: China

Ingredients

• Flour, brown sugar, eggs
• Lard or oil
• Fermented dough starter (traditional) or baking powder

Instructions

1. Whisk eggs and brown sugar until thick.
2. Fold in flour and let the batter ferment/rest.
3. Steam in a bamboo basket for 30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.