Pumpkin Rice Cake
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Pumpkin Rice Cake

timer 34 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Pumpkin Rice Cake

About This Recipe

Indulge in this fluffy, naturally sweet Steamed Pumpkin Date Cake—a delightful treat that’s both healthy and delicious! Made with fresh pumpkin, creamy milk, and a touch of sugar, this cake is steamed to perfection for a moist, airy texture. The pumpkin is steamed, mashed, and blended with yeast-infused milk and flour to create a light, fermented batter. Topped with juicy sliced dates, each bite offers a burst of caramel-like sweetness. The double fermentation ensures a soft, pillowy crumb, while steaming locks in moisture for a melt-in-your-mouth finish. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this cake is dairy-friendly (use butter or oil) and packed with the wholesome goodness of pumpkin. Easy to make and irresistibly aromatic, it’s a must-try for pumpkin lovers!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 34m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • pumpkin 200g
  • flour 200g
The aromatics
  • milk 100ml
  • butter 20g
  • dates 50g
The sauce & seasonings
  • sugar 50g
  • yeast 5g

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Cut the pumpkin into small pieces after removing the seeds, and steam for 15 minutes or heat in the microwave on high for 10 minutes.
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Step 2
Step 2
After steaming, remove the pumpkin skin, mash the pumpkin into a paste, and let it cool.
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Step 3
Step 3
Add sugar to the pumpkin paste and stir until well combined.
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Step 4
Step 4
Heat the milk in the microwave and then add yeast, stirring until well combined.
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Step 5
Step 5
Pour the milk into the pumpkin paste and stir until well combined.
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Step 6
Step 6
Add flour.
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Step 7
Step 7
Stir into a batter, cover, and let it ferment until it doubles in size.
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Step 8
Step 8
In another container (a 6-inch cake pan), apply butter or other edible oil.
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Step 9
Step 9
Stir the batter to release air and pour it into the cake pan.
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Step 10
Step 10
Wet your hands and smooth out the batter.
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Step 11
Step 11
Wash and slice the dates, then place them on top of the batter.
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Step 12
Step 12
Let it ferment again, but not until it doubles in size, just until it rises slightly.
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Step 13
Step 13
Cover with plastic wrap, steam over cold water for half an hour, turn off the heat, and let it simmer for 5 minutes before removing from the pot.

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