Corn and red date cake

Corn and red date cake

Overview

The fragrance of corn and the sweetness of red dates are simple, nutritious and delicious, the ultimate pursuit of healthy life.

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Ingredients

Steps

  1. Prepare the required ingredients.

    Corn and red date cake step 1
  2. Soak the red dates in warm water for 15 minutes, then wash and drain the water.

    Corn and red date cake step 2
  3. Cut into pieces and set aside.

    Corn and red date cake step 3
  4. Mix cornmeal, rice flour, glutinous rice flour, and sugar and mix well.

    Corn and red date cake step 4
  5. Add 120 grams of water to the flour in batches. (Knead the flour while adding)

    Corn and red date cake step 5
  6. Knead the flour into slightly wet coarse powder. (Because cornmeal is added, the kneaded powder should not be too dry, but should be moist, so that it will not feel thick in taste)

    Corn and red date cake step 6
  7. Just use your hands to gently knead it into a ball.

    Corn and red date cake step 7
  8. Sieve the powder twice, this is what it looks like the first time. (Because the powder particles are relatively wet, the sifting process is a bit slow, but don’t rush. This step is the most patient-testing step.)

    Corn and red date cake step 8
  9. Sieve it for the second time.

    Corn and red date cake step 9
  10. Place a circle of red date cubes on the bottom of the silicone mold. (The shape of the mold is arbitrary)

    Corn and red date cake step 10
  11. Spread a layer of sifted corn cake flour, then sprinkle with red dates.

    Corn and red date cake step 11
  12. Repeat with a layer of corn cake flour and sprinkle with red dates.

    Corn and red date cake step 12
  13. Spread another layer of corn cake flour and sprinkle with red dates.

    Corn and red date cake step 13
  14. Finally, sprinkle a little corn cake flour and lightly smooth the surface.

    Corn and red date cake step 14
  15. Put the prepared cake base into a steamer and cover it with cold water. After the fire is on the steam, turn to medium heat and steam for 25 minutes.

    Corn and red date cake step 15