Taiwanese Sponge Cake (Ji Dan Gao)

Taiwanese · dessert

Taiwanese Sponge Cake (Ji Dan Gao)

A light, moist steamed sponge cake built on whipped eggs and sugar, lifted with a little baking powder and steamed on the stovetop in a covered pot. It is a classic Taiwanese dim sum-style treat, good warm or cooled.

total
50 min
prep
25 min
cook
25 min
servings
8

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