Durian Cake

This tea-time cake, steamed in the traditional East Asian way, gets its unique fragrance and texture from durian fruit and coconut milk.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 447 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup coconut milk
• cooking spray
• 1 cup white sugar, or to taste
• salt, or to taste
• 6 pods durian, seeded and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Lightly grease a deep 9-inch cake pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

Combine chopped durian flesh and coconut milk in a bowl.

Step 3

Mix flour, water, eggs, sugar, and salt together in another bowl; mix until well-blended. Add durian mixture and mix until combined. Pour batter into prepared cake pan.

Step 4

Set a round rack in a steamer or large wok or deep skillet over high heat. Pour in water to about 1/2 inch below the rack; bring to a boil.

Step 5

Place cake pan on rack and cover or tent with aluminum foil, sealing edges tightly. Steam, replenishing boiling water as needed, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Carefully remove and let cool before cutting.