Roti Kukus (Indonesian Steamed Cake)

They are soft, moist and spongy. and so good. It's been a while since I've had them but they are so good!

Roti Kukus

Ingredients:

        3  Egg Yolks
        1  Egg White
        1 3/4 cup  Caster Sugar (substitution below)
        1 3/4 cup Flour
        1/2 cup Sprite
        1 tbsp Cocoa Powder

Directions:

1. Prepare steamer. Line roti kukus molds with parchment paper.
2. Beat egg yolks, egg white, and caster sugar until thick and pale.
3. Fold in 1/3 of the flour, then 1/2 of the sprite.
4. Gently mix
5.  Repeat with remaining flour and Sprite, ending with flour.
6. Mix thoroughly until there is no lumps in the batter.
7. Divide 1/3 of the batter into a small bowl and add cocoa powder. 
8. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
9. Spoon white batter into moulds.
10. Swirl a little of the chocolate batter.
11. Steam for 15-20 minutes on high heat.

Notes:

    It is best to steam them in small quantity at a time. Unlike common cake batters         which should be baked immediately, this batter can stand quite long.
    Do not open the steamer during the first fifteen minutes. Peeking can cause the         rising of the cake to stop.
    Muffin molds may be used for this cake and it turns nice too.

    Spread Irish butter on the cakes.

Makes 10 cakes.

Substitutions:

Castor sugar may not be easy to track down, but it is easy to make. In fact, it's really nothing more than granulated sugar that has been ground to a super-fine consistency. 

Here's how to make your own castor sugar in seconds:

Preparation:

1. Place granulated sugar in a food processor or blender.
2. Pulse until it reaches a super-fine, but not powdery consistency.
3. Allow the sugar to settle for a few minutes.
4. Then, use in place of the castor sugar for your recipe.

Enjoy!

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