5 eggs (large) ~ 282g, cold from fridge
jdg2 copy 270g caster sugar
370g cake flour, sifted
180g soda drink ( I use F&N ice cream soda)
1tbsp coarse sugar, for sprinkle
Method
1. Beat eggs and sugar in a mixer over high speed for 2mins till fluffy, increase to medium high speed and continue beat till double in volume (take about 25mins) till batter turned thick and pale. Change to lower speed, beat for 3mins as to minimize the air bubbles.
2. Mixer at low speed, add in sifted flour and soda drink alternately, do not over mix. Remove the mixing bowl, use a spatula and lightly stir to combine well.
3. Pour the cake batter into prepared 8” lined bamboo tray, lightly tap on countertop to remove air bubbles.
4. Sprinkle coarse sugar such that it forms a cross on the surface of cake batter (this is important to get a nice crack effect, and do this fast, otherwise the sugar tend to sink).
5. Steam over high heat for about 40mins (start when water is boiled), serve after slightly cool down.
Recipe inspired by : Sally , with minor changes..Thanks Sally !!