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Steamed sponge cake is a popular eastern dessert made from ingredients like flour, eggs, sugar, and yeast. It is soft, fluffy, and moist due to its method of cooking which is steaming.

Steamed sponge cake has its origins in China, though it's popular in different variations across East and Southeast Asia.

The texture of a steamed sponge cake is soft, moist, and fluffy.

Steamed sponge cake can last up to 2 days at room temperature, and up to 1 week if refrigerated.

Yes, you can freeze the steamed sponge cake. Just wrap it well to prevent freezer burn and it can last up to 2 months.

There are many variations of steamed sponge cake. Some include different flavors like matcha, chocolate, and pandan. There are also variations with fillings or toppings like red bean, coconut, and sesame seeds.

Generally, steamed sponge cake is vegetarian as it uses plant-based ingredients. However, always check the ingredients list to ensure no animal-based products have been used.

Steamed sponge cake can be served with various accompaniments like fruit compotes, custard, whipped cream, or even a dusting of powdered sugar.

Steamed sponge cake is moderately healthy if consumed in moderation. It has less fat than baked cakes as it is not used oil or butter for its preparation. However, it can be high in carbohydrates due to its sugar content.

To make steamed sponge cake at home, first, you mix flour, sugar, and yeast. Then, whisk in eggs to the mixture. Steam the mixture in a cake pan for about 20–30 minutes. Once it's done, it should be light, moist and fluffy.

Yes, cake flour can be used for steamed sponge cake. It results in a softer texture due to its lower protein content.

Your steamed sponge cake may not be fluffy due to overmixing of the batter or insufficient steaming time.

Yes, you can use baking powder as a raising agent instead of yeast in steamed sponge cake but it may slightly affect the taste and texture.

The main difference between baked and steamed sponge cake is the method of cooking and moisture content. Steamed sponge cakes are cooked by steaming, resulting in a more moist and fluffy texture compared to the drier and denser baked sponge cakes.

Yes, you can add fruits to your steamed sponge cake. Adding fruits can enhance the flavor and nutritional content of the cake.

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