Ingredients:
Eggs6 pieces,Sugar250 grams, 40 milliliters of water,The whites of the eggs,Bao (a type of cake)flour (High-glutenflour) 215 grams, baking powder 2 grams,Almondessence8 milliliters, granulated sugar for making icing
Steps:
1. Place a large bamboo steamer or a steaming pot filled with boiling water over a heat source.Steamit should be large enough to accommodate a baking tray measuring 22-23 cm in diameter.Line the bottom of the tray with wax paper.
2. Separate the egg whites from the yolks, placing the yolks in a large bowl and add sugar and water.Then mix them on high speed until the volume increases threefold.Sift the flour and baking powder together and gently fold into the beaten yolk mixture; then add almond essence and stir well.3. Beat the egg whites in a clean bowl to stiff peaks but not dry, then fold into the yolk batter.Shape the dough into the prepared tray, smoothing out the edges.Tap the pan on the work surface to release any air bubbles.
4. Place the filled tray in the steamer/pot, cover with a clean kitchen towel and steam for about 20 minutes.The towel will absorb the steam to prevent dripping onto the cake.Or insert a toothpick into the center of the cake; if it comes out clean, the cake is done.
Take out and let it cool on a wire rack before dusting with powdered sugar.A towel will absorb steam to prevent water from dripping onto the cake.Steam for about 20 minutes;Alternatively, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake; if it comes out clean, the cake is done.Remove and cool on a wire rack, then dust with powdered sugar.