Compilation of 15 Simple and Delicious Ways to Make Banana Leaf Cakes using a Steamer

1 Banana Leaf Wrapped Cake

Banana leaf wrapped cake is a rustic dish loved by many. The cake has a smooth consistency and the sweet, rich taste of coconut milk, combined with the soft filling of mung beans, will leave a lasting impression.

To make this cake, you need ingredients such as mung beans, coconut milk, some other ingredients, and a suitable steamer. Let’s get into the kitchen and show off your cooking skills with this cake for the whole family to enjoy!

2 Rang Bua Cake

Rang bua cake, also known as rice cake, originates from the Northern region. During the Lunar New Year or festive days, this type of cake is often used for offerings.

The method is extremely simple, the ingredients are also very easy to find, and next, you just need to prepare a suitably sized steamer to have this delicious cake.

Wrapping it in banana leaves will enhance the fragrance of the cake. The outer cake is chewy, combined with a rich filling inside. Depending on your preference, you can enjoy it with chili sauce or sweet and sour fish sauce.

3 Steamed Cassava Banana Cake

Steamed cassava banana cake is eye-catching, with a very appealing aroma; a bite reveals the rich salty taste of coconut milk, sweet and fragrant from cassava and bananas.

Simply steam the cake for about 25 – 35 minutes in a steamer to have a delicious batch of cassava banana cake ready. Get into the kitchen and make it to enjoy right away!

4 Western Region Cake

The next cake is a familiar dish for people in the Western region, which is the Western region cake. This dish is varied, but the most common versions are the cakes with mung bean and coconut fillings.

Steamed cakes made with a steaming pot have a light aroma of banana leaves, chewy texture, and a sweet, creamy flavor that is very appealing. You can make them to treat your family or use them for breakfast, both are great!

5 Tapioca cakes wrapped in leaves

When finished, you will have hot and chewy tapioca cakes, with a beautiful translucent skin and a rich filling of shrimp and meat, served with sweet and sour fish sauce or chili sauce, which will surely make you fall in love!

It only takes about 30 minutes of steaming with a steaming pot to make this dish right at home. Let’s get into the kitchen and show off your cooking skills!

6 Gai cake

Gai cake is rich in the rustic flavors and is loved by many. The cake is a combination of a soft and chewy sticky rice skin with a filling of fatty green beans and crispy coconut, ensuring the dish is extremely delicious.

After being steamed, the gai cake is covered with a shiny black skin, which is also a distinguishing feature of this cake.

7 Steamed sticky rice cake

Green beans and taro are two familiar and rustic ingredients for Vietnamese people. The steamed sticky rice cake using these two types as filling will have a delicious and authentic flavor.

With a steaming pot, the cake is cooked to a moderately chewy and soft texture, combined with the sweet filling of green beans and taro. You can serve it with coconut milk to enhance the flavor.

Don’t worry about how to make it, as it only takes a few simple steps and a steaming pot to have a delicious batch of steamed sticky rice cake ready.

11 Steamed Rice Cake

Vegetarian steamed rice cake will be a perfect suggestion for those who love vegetarian food. The method is not too difficult and the ingredients are easy to find, so you can refer to it to prepare for your family to enjoy!

The cake is steamed to perfection in a steamer, with a milky white skin, accented with a little orange and dark brown from carrots and mushrooms. You should eat the cake while it is still hot and serve it with soy sauce or chili sauce for extra flavor.

12 Shrimp and Pork Cake

Shrimp and pork cake – a small, cute cake with a filling of shrimp and pork. This dish is cooked quickly in a steamer, convenient and does not take much of your time.

The result after preparation will be a batch of deliciously chewy shrimp and pork cakes, served with sweet and sour fish sauce is guaranteed to be a hit. Hurry and get into the kitchen to show off your cooking skills!

13 Xuxu Cake

Xuxu cake, also known as “phu the,” is a type of cake commonly found at weddings and is considered a dessert.

The cake has a chewy skin, and inside it is crunchy coconut shreds, along with sweet green beans, blending with a hint of aroma from toasted sesame.

All you need is a steamer to prepare this delicious dish, it’s so convenient, isn’t it!

14 Taro Cake

Besides taro, you can use “khoai sọ” to make an attractive and delicious taro cake filled with green beans for the whole family.

The cake has a thick white skin, rich in taro flavor and rice flour. Inside is a layer of sweet, creamy green bean filling, with an eye-catching yellow color. This combination will surely make you fall in love at first taste.

Prepare the ingredients and a transparent steaming pot for easy observation of the steaming process and let’s get started on this dish according to the recipe below.

15 Steamed Rice Cake

The final recipe is for steamed rice cake, which is considered one of the specialties of Quang Nam.

The cake is made from familiar ingredients, and the method is quite simple; with the help of a steaming pot, you can quickly have a delicious dish to invite the whole family.

The steamed rice cake looks simple but has a very special flavor. The cake has the characteristic aroma of glutinous rice flour and a light sweetness. The dish will be even more wonderful when you dip the cake in sugar or fry it up.

So, TasteVN has introduced you to 15 ways to make banana leaf cake using a steaming pot quickly and simply. Hope the suggestions above will help enrich your cake menu. Wishing you success in your preparation!