Experience the light, bouncy texture and heavenly aroma of this classic Pandan Puto β a steamed rice cake thatβs naturally vibrant from pandan leaves and perfect for merienda, fiestas, or as a sweet baon treat! No oven? No problem! This egg-free, stovetop-steamed delicacy is as easy as it is delicious.
π Pandan Magic β Natural green color + nutty, vanilla-like fragrance
βοΈ Cloud-Soft Texture β Steamed to airy perfection
π Fiesta Favorite β Always on the table at celebrations
β±οΈ No-Bake & Easy β Ready in under 30 minutes
βοΈ Fresh pandan extract β Blend leaves with water for authentic flavor (or use pandan powder)
βοΈ Let batter rest β 15 mins for fluffier cakes
βοΈ Steam on high heat β Prevents dense, gummy texture
π§ Topped with cheese slices β Classic sweet-salty pairing
π₯₯ With grated coconut β For extra tropical flair
β With hot coffee or tsokolate β Perfect merienda combo
Fun Fact: Puto dates back to pre-colonial times β originally made with fermented rice!
Love Filipino kakanin? Try Bingka Dawa or Tikoy Recipe next!
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Happy steaming! ππ
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Puto cake is a delicious dessert cake. The pandan flavor is a classic Filipino favorite snack. If you have an allergy to eggs, this recipe is for you. The steamed eggless puto pandan is the specialty. It's simple to make and uses heated water from pandan leaves, making it nutritious and aromatic. You can also top it with sliced salted egg, cheddar slices, or whatever else you desire. Try this easy recipe and have some fun with it.
In a pot, boil pandan leaves with 2 cups of water for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool. Mix the pandan water to the dissolved skim milk.
Combine cake flour, baking powder, sugar and salt then add pandan and skim milk liquid mixture, vanilla extract or essence and green food color. Mix well until well blended.
Scoop mixture into cupcake liners about 2/3βs full. Steam for 15-20 minutes.
Then transfer in a cooling rack to cool completely before serving. Enjoy eating!
Servings 5
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.