- ½ cup Muscovado sugardark
- 130 ml Hot Water
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tsp Baking powder
For tart molds:
- Vegetable oil
Chinese Fa Gao
This Chinese Fa Gao, aka Fortune Cake or Prosperity Cake, is a delicious traditional Chinese steamed cake. Fa is a Chinese word for “leavened”, and gao means “cake”. However, fa also sounds like “prosperity” or “wealth” – hence the name Prosperity Cake. This sweet cake is usually served during Chinese New Year. A staple in Chinese cuisine, it is believed to bring wealth and prosperity in the year ahead. When properly cooked, the top of the cake splits open into segments. These splits are crucial – the more defined they are, the more success they will bring.
Start making this Fortune Cake by dissolving the brown sugar in hot water. Mix flour and baking powder and stir in the sugar syrup. Whisk until well combined and completely smooth. Pour the batter into molds and steam over high heat. Remember not to remove the lid during the process. Make sure the water is at a rolling boil with lots of steam when cooking the cake. The steam works with the leavening agent to form those signature splits. Unmold the cakes when ready to serve and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
To make the Chinese Fa Gao, you will need the following ingredients:
Steps to make Chinese Fa Gao
1 | Dissolve brown sugar | 5 |
2 | Combine dry ingredients | 1 |
3 | Mix dry and wet ingredients | 3 |
4 | Pour batter into molds | 2 |
5 | Steam cakes | 25 |
Fill the bottom of a large wok or stock pot with water deep enough to not run dry during the cooking period and set up the steamer. Once the water is boiling, place the molds in. Cover with a tight fitting lid and steam over high heat for about 20-25 minutes. Don’t remove the lid during the process. | ||
6 | Serve | |
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