Super Easy Rice Cake

Here’s a super easy recipe for a Rice Cake (or a Milk Custard Cake-style version) that blends the soft, chewy texture of traditional rice cakes with the creamy richness of milk custard. It’s great as a snack or dessert and doesn’t require fancy ingredients.

🌾 Super Easy Rice Cake / Milk Custard Cake

🍰 Ingredients:

• 1 cup glutinous rice flour (also called sweet rice flour)

• 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)

• 1 cup milk (whole milk for creamier texture; can use coconut milk too)

• 1 egg (optional for custard-like version)

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tbsp melted butter or neutral oil

• A pinch of salt

• Optional toppings: sesame seeds, shredded coconut, or fruit

🥣 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a small baking dish (like an 8×8 pan or loaf pan).

2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together:

   • 1 cup glutinous rice flour

   • 1/2 cup sugar

   • Pinch of salt

3. In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients:

   • 1 cup milk

   • 1 egg (if using, for a custard texture)

   • 1 tbsp melted butter

   • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Whisk until smooth and no lumps remain.

5. Pour the batter into the greased baking dish. Optional: sprinkle sesame seeds or coconut on top.

6. Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. It should be lightly springy and soft.

7. Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or chilled.

🔄 Variations:

• Use coconut milk instead of regular milk for a tropical flavor.

• Add mashed banana or a bit of cream cheese for a twist.

• Make mini versions in a muffin tin!