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Easy Bibingka Rice Cake
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Easy Bibingka Rice Cake

Easy Bibingka Rice Cake is a classic kid friendly recipe from the Philippines that delivers a soft fluffy coconut rice cake topped with cheese and butter for an irresistible treat. Children love the mildly sweet and slightly salty combination of flavors in this beloved Filipino Christmas treat that is now enjoyed year round.

4.5
35 min
🍴8 servings
🔥260 cal
🔖Easy
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Soft and fluffy Filipino coconut rice cake with butter and cheese topping kids absolutely adore.

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Nutrition per serving

260Calories
7gProtein
34gCarbs
11gFat
1gFiber

Ingredients

8servings

Dry

Wet

Sweetener

Leavening

Topping

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Instructions

1

Mix the Batter

In a large bowl whisk together eggs sugar and coconut milk until smooth then gradually fold in rice flour and baking powder until a smooth lump free batter forms.

2

Prepare the Pan

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit grease a 9 inch round baking pan with butter and line with banana leaves or parchment paper then pour in the batter.

3

Bake Until Set

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes until the top is set and lightly golden around the edges but still soft and slightly jiggly in the center.

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4

Add Toppings and Finish

Spread softened butter generously over the surface sprinkle shredded cheese on top and return to oven for 3 more minutes until cheese melts then slice and serve warm.

Substitutions

rice flourglutinous rice flour for a chewier and stickier bibingka texture
quick melt cheeseshredded mozzarella or mild cheddar both melt beautifully on top of the cake

Common mistakes

Overbaking the bibingka which causes it to become dry and dense instead of soft and moist
Using cold eggs straight from the refrigerator which prevents the batter from incorporating smoothly
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