If you are someone who is not very skilled or does not know how to time the baking of cakes in the oven, microwave, etc., you can try making some steamed cakes with equally varied recipes. Join the Cooking Tips section of TasteVN to immediately refer to 28 extremely simple steamed cake recipes for the family!
1 Steamed sponge cake
When it comes to steamed cakes, the steamed sponge cake will leave you “overwhelmed” by its incredibly diverse and rich preparation methods, perfectly aligning with the criterion of “one cake a day”.
No need to use an oven; you can utilize a steaming basket or a rice cooker to create a soft, fluffy, and fragrant sponge cake.
In addition to the traditional sponge cake made with milk and eggs, TasteVN also offers steamed sponge cakes made from green tea for those who enjoy a bitter flavor, or sponge cakes with sweet potato, purple sweet potato for those who enjoy a rich, creamy flavor,… and some types of cakes with adorable shapes for families with young children!
2 Steamed banana cake
The next cake is a beloved childhood classic, which is the steamed banana cake. The delicious sweet banana pieces blend harmoniously with the rich coconut milk.
When eaten, the cake will have a slight chewiness, soft texture, and enjoying it with a cup of hot tea will make it even more wonderful!
3 Steamed pumpkin cake
The steamed pumpkin cake has a bright orange color, characteristic of pumpkin. The cake is “fluffy” with a smooth, rich pumpkin filling, and it tastes better when served cool.
Additionally, you can combine pumpkin with sweet potatoes to enhance the cake’s sweetness without being too heavy. Or you can wrap it inside with a filling of mung bean, topped with a layer of sweet, fresh grated coconut on the outside. Just hearing about it makes you “salivate” from craving!
4 Cassava noodle cake
The cassava noodle cake features colorful strands that are very eye-catching. The cake has a chewy texture, with the rich flavor of cassava and coconut milk, blended with the sweet aroma from various natural colorings like gac juice, pandan leaf extract,…
To complete the flavor of the cassava noodle cake, you cannot miss the salty and sweet peanut salt. You can enjoy this dish at any time of the day!
5 Steamed sweet potato cake
If you are tired of sweet cakes, you can try your cooking skills with savory dishes like the steamed sweet potato cake that TasteVN will introduce below!
The smooth, chewy cake skin is made from sweet potatoes. Inside the cake is a filling of stir-fried chicken with mushrooms, cashews, goji berries, seasoned just right. This will surely be a cake that is both delicious and provides enough nutrients for your family!
6 Bánh ít
In the upcoming early days of the year, there will surely be at least 3 – 4 bánh ít wrapped in banana leaves in every kitchen, right?
Unwrapping the banana leaf reveals the fragrant cake, with a chewy skin and a soft, creamy mung bean filling that is rich and fatty. Or you can change it up a bit with a filling of chewy coconut and crushed peanuts, irresistibly delicious.
7 Bánh bò
Bánh bò is not inferior to sponge cake at all, as it is also one of those cakes that have countless variations and ways of preparation, as well as different names such as: steamed rice cake, grilled rice cake, palm sugar rice cake,…
No need for a filling or complicated methods, bánh bò can still “captivate” you with its chewy, soft layer, both rich and sweet. You can drizzle a layer of thick coconut milk over the cake to make it even more fragrant and appealing.
See more: A collection of 14 ways to make bánh bò, delicious and simple
See more: A collection of 14 ways to make bánh bò, delicious and simple
8 Pork Skin Cake
Pork Skin Cake is a familiar name to Vietnamese people, as it is a cake originating from the beloved Southern region.
The cake is large with layers of chewy cake flour, interspersed with a layer of sweet green bean filling that pairs wonderfully together. Additionally, you can freely change the flavors of the cake layers with different fillings such as sweet potato, coconut milk, or coffee.
9 Bánh bột lọc
Bánh bột lọc with a chewy skin, brushed with a layer of oil on the outside, gives it a slight shine and richness. The filling inside is a flavorful mixture of shrimp and meat. Dip bánh bột lọc in fish sauce mixed to a thick consistency with just the right balance of salty, sweet, and spicy, and sprinkle some fried shallots on top for a perfect dish.
Besides the traditional way of making it, you can also prepare bánh bột lọc with a mung bean filling, or steam and fry the bánh, then dip it in chili sauce for a change in flavor!
10 Xu xê cake
Xu xê cake, also known as phu thê cake – this is one of the essential cakes during wedding celebrations. However, if you’re craving it, you can still make this cake right at home with TasteVN!
The cake’s skin has a light aroma of pandan leaves, chewy and crispy. The skin is thin and translucent, allowing you to see the pale yellow mung beans “peek” inside. Taking a bite of the sweet and nutty mung bean filling combined with the cake’s skin is incredibly delicious and irresistible.
11 Cassava cake
Cassava cake is wrapped in a layer of fresh banana leaves; opening the package reveals the characteristic white color of cassava. The cake carries a cool sweetness mixed with the rich flavor of mung beans and a bit of savoriness from the meat filling.
Holding the cake in your hands, blowing on it while eating it hot will be the best way to enjoy it. Prepare an additional cup of lightly bitter hot tea on the side to balance out the sweet and rich flavors of the cake!
12 Steamed purple sweet potato cake
Steamed purple sweet potato cake with the dreamy purple color of sweet potatoes. After steaming, the cake is soft, smooth, and chewy. Drizzled on top is sweet and rich coconut milk, and crunchy peanuts make the cake even more flavorful and delicious.
You can use steamed purple sweet potato cake as a dessert or breakfast for your family; just add a warm glass of milk, and you have enough energy for a long day!
13 Steamed pandan leaf cake
The round steamed pandan leaf cakes with two beautifully layered colors. When eaten, you can taste the moderate sweetness of sugar, the rich and nutty flavor of coconut, and the faint aroma of pandan leaves, along with the chewy texture of coconut strands, making it delightful.
The cake will taste even better when served cold, so you can put it in the fridge for 2 – 3 hours and then take it out to invite your family to enjoy!
14 Steamed Radish Cake
On hot sunny days, TasteVN suggests you try the delicious steamed radish cake that is not only tasty but also not too heavy!
Take a bite of the cake, and it melts on your tongue, leaving a sweet aftertaste. Accompanying the cake is a flavorful shrimp and pork filling. You can also drizzle a little mixed fish sauce if you want the cake to be richer and more appealing!
15 Pumpkin Cake
The pumpkin cakes are rolled into round balls with a bright orange color, very characteristic of pumpkin. A little toasted sesame is sprinkled on top for added aroma. The chewy cake layer wraps around a filling of sweet, soft mung beans and coconut, making it increasingly addictive.
16 Steamed Corn Cake
If you are a fan of cakes made from corn, then you shouldn’t miss the steamed corn cake from TasteVN’s kitchen!
The cake is wrapped in corn leaves, making it fragrant and attractive after steaming. The cake has a chewy texture from glutinous rice flour and tapioca starch mixed with the sweet milk flavor of corn. Dipping the cake in coconut cream brings an unforgettable taste.
17 Steamed Butterfly Pea Flower Cake
Continuing the vibrant color palette of the cakes, you shouldn’t miss the steamed butterfly pea flower cake!
The chewy and soft cake shell combined with the light fragrance of butterfly pea flowers. The filling is made from starchy potatoes, combined with crunchy, sweet vegetables. Dipping the cake in sweet and sour fish sauce makes it perfectly flavorful.
18 Gio Cake
Gio cake is very familiar with its chewy, smooth shell combined with minced meat filling, dried shallots, wood ear mushrooms, shallots, and a variety of spices that blend together very deliciously. Drizzling a bit of sweet and salty soy sauce mixed with mildly spicy chili sauce gives you a hearty breakfast.
The method of making gio cake is also extremely simple with just a few steps and a steamer at home, you’ll have a hot cake ready. Let’s do it right away!
19 Sticky Rice Cake with Shrimp and Pork Filling
If you don’t like the taste of the regular rice flour in gio cake, you can showcase your skills with sticky rice flour cake filled with shrimp and pork, which has a thicker shell and a chewier texture!
The shrimp and pork filling is seasoned richly, stir-fried with crunchy wood ear mushrooms to make the cake more appealing and delicious. Arrange the cakes on a plate, then add some fried shallots on top to enhance the richness!
20 Steamed Thuan Cake
Thuan cake is a common dish seen in traditional Tet feasts; however, traditional thuan cake is a baked cake with a crispy, airy shell that melts in your mouth.
However, if that thuan cake makes you easily tired, you can make a slight twist with steamed thuan cake, which is equally delicious. The cake shell is soft, airy, and sweet; trying a piece will make you feel the milk flavor melting in your mouth, which is truly wonderful.
21 Flour Cake with Avocado
True to its name, the flour cake with avocado primarily uses flour and avocado as the main ingredients!
The cake is “plump” with a refreshing green color from the avocado, featuring a soft and fluffy texture. Taking a bite, the cake combines the nutty aroma of flour with the creaminess of avocado that you won’t find anywhere else!
22 Steamed Bread
The steamed bread is cooked just right, maintaining a light crispiness and fluffiness, without becoming mushy and losing its delicious flavor.
The top of the bread is layered with savory stir-fried meat and rich scallion oil. Dipping the steamed bread in a bowl of sweet and sour fish sauce, and taking a bite, everyone will surely nod in agreement that it’s delicious!
23 Liver Cake
The liver cake is fragrant with the subtle aroma of star anise, soft and lightly fluffy with the sweet creaminess of coconut milk blending with a hint of bitterness from cocoa.
This cake tastes even better when served cold, so you can put it in the refrigerator to let the cake firm up slightly; the chewy texture will make you crave more!
24 Banana Leaf Wrapped Cake
The banana leaf wrapped cake is one of the specialties of the Central region and is widely popular across provinces due to its delicious flavor.
Inside the fragrant green banana leaves is a white, chewy, and soft wrapped cake. When eating, add some coconut milk on top, along with scallion oil and roasted sesame to enhance the nutty, creamy, and sweet aroma of the green bean filling inside the cake!
25 Banana Sticky Rice Cake
Another steamed cake wrapped in banana leaves that you must try is the banana sticky rice cake.
The banana sticky rice cake features a soft, chewy outer layer and a sweet, fragrant banana filling, perfectly balanced in taste. It offers a simple dish that is anything but ordinary, leaving you lingering with its delightful flavor.
26 Steamed Dumplings
Steamed dumplings originated from China, but in the hands of the Vietnamese, this dish is “dressed” in a new outfit, bringing a more authentic Vietnamese flavor.
The dumpling skin is chewy and translucent, filled with sweet, delicious shrimp and meat, along with crunchy mushrooms and a hint of saltiness from dried shrimp. Don’t forget to enjoy the dumplings with a light spicy fish sauce to enhance the dish’s flavor!
27 Rice Cake
Delicious and hot with a bowl of steaming rice cake, soft and chewy, immersed in a slightly spicy and salty fish sauce. Combined with minced meat, and topped with crispy fried onions, especially on chilly days, just a bowl of rice cake is enough to warm your heart.
In addition, the rice cake has another version called peanut rice cake, featuring a chewy outer layer filled with rich peanut filling, served with coconut milk or sesame salt. Or the pandan leaf rice cake, which is chewy and enticing in each bite.
In addition, the rice cake has another version called peanut rice cake, featuring a chewy outer layer filled with rich peanut filling, served with coconut milk or sesame salt. Or the pandan leaf rice cake, which is chewy and enticing in each bite.
28 Steamed Rice Rolls
The last steamed dish that TasteVN wants to present to you is the steamed rice rolls, with various versions of “meat sticky rice” from the outer layer to the filling inside, making your meal more diverse.
The rice roll skin is shiny, chewy, and soft with a slight richness from the oil. Inside is stir-fried meat with mushrooms and flavorful vegetables. Add a few pieces of grilled pork and sprinkle with fried onions and scallion oil, and it’s absolutely delicious.
For vegetarian days, you can easily make rice rolls from pandan leaves, black sticky rice, and fill them with mung beans, sprinkle a little roasted sesame, and dip them in soy sauce, and you’re all set!
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Finally, we have gone through 28 steamed cake recipes that are super delicious, simple, and appealing for you to prepare and enjoy with family and friends. Wishing you choose tasty dishes that suit your taste for the next meal!
