Description
Taro Milk Tea Cake is a delightful fusion dessert that beautifully combines the earthy essence of taro with the rich, aromatic notes of black milk tea. This soft, fluffy sponge cake is topped with a light and creamy taro whipped cream, creating a visually stunning and delicious treat that’s perfect for any occasion—from birthday celebrations to cozy family gatherings. With its unique flavor profile, this cake not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also offers a memorable dessert experience that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g taro, peeled and cubed
- 60 ml whole milk
- 2 black tea bags (or 4 g loose-leaf Assam)
- 120 ml hot water
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 120 g granulated sugar
- 60 ml neutral oil
- 100 g cake flour, sifted
- 6 g baking powder (1 tsp)
- 2 g salt (1/4 tsp)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 150 ml cold whipping cream (35% fat)
- 20 g powdered sugar
Instructions
- Brew black tea by steeping tea bags in 120 ml of hot water for 5 minutes; let cool.
- Steam cubed taro until fork-tender (about 15 minutes), then mash and blend with 60 ml of milk until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 170 °C (340 °F) and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Mix egg yolks with half the sugar (60 g) until pale; add oil, cooled tea, vanilla extract, and reserved taro purée. Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add remaining sugar (60 g) until medium-stiff peaks are achieved.
- Gently fold egg whites into the yolk mixture in three additions.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 30–35 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with whipped cream mixed with remaining taro purée.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating different teas like green or oolong. Customize your cake by adding toppings such as fresh fruits or chocolate shavings.