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Vietnamese Honeycomb Cake

Irresistible Vietnamese Honeycomb Cake for Effortless Baking

This Vietnamese Honeycomb Cake is a gluten-free, dairy-free dessert featuring pandan and coconut flavors with a unique honeycomb texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 14 oz coconut milk full-fat for best flavor
  • 10 pieces pandan leaves or 1 tsp of pandan extract if not available
  • 5 large eggs for richness and structure
  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pandan extract optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for depth of flavor
  • 1 cup tapioca starch key for honeycomb texture
  • 1 packet single acting baking powder specific type needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to balance sweetness

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • blender
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Banh Bo Nuong
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and warm your bundt pan inside for about 10 minutes.
  2. Blend 14 oz of coconut milk with 10 pandan leaves until smooth, then strain into a bowl.
  3. Whisk together the coconut-pandan mixture, 5 eggs, and 1 1/3 cups sugar gently until smooth.
  4. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of pandan extract and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the mixture.
  5. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of tapioca starch, 1 packet of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  6. Pour the batter into the preheated bundt pan and bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cake upside down on a wire rack for at least 60 minutes before releasing from the pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Using a fine mesh sieve throughout the process ensures a smooth batter. Avoid overmixing to retain the airy texture. High-quality ingredients elevate flavor.

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