Steamed Brown Sugar Cake - Ma Lai Go | Easy Dim Sum at Home

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is more cost-effective.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cake flour is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and health benefits, while canola is cheaper.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed is a vegan option, while egg substitutes can be more affordable.

Mix eggs until light in color, approx three minutes.

Add sugar, oil, vanilla and milk.

Mix together dry ingredients and fold in to the egg mixture in batches.

Let the batter rest while you grease and line the pans. Any bowl or pan or bamboo steamer works fine. Anything that will fit into your steaming contraption or a pot.

Let the batter rest in the pans while you set up your steamers.

Steam on medium for a few minutes and then turn down to low. Cooking time will vary based on what kind of container you’re using. Mine went about 35 minutes but go until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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