Kuih Bahulu with Chocolate (Malay Egg Sponge Cake)
Serves 2
15 mins prep
15 mins cook
30 mins total
Indulge in this traditional Kuih Bahulu (Malay Egg Sponge Cake) with a Chocolate twist. Enjoy it during Hari Raya, Lunar New Year, or any time you need a snack.
Preheat oven to 385 F.
Add eggs and sugar to a bowl. Whisk on high until it's pale, creamy and thick. The volume should triple (about 8-10 minutes).
Add sifted flour and baking powder to the batter a little bit at a time and fold it in until you've added all the flour. If you want to, add vanilla essence and fold it in (see notes).
Transfer the batter to a greased mould until 3/4 full. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until fully baked and golden brown.
Let it cool for 5 minutes before gently removing the cakes. I used chopsticks to flip and remove the cakes. Serve as is or coat with chocolate.
Chocolate Coating
Add chopped chocolate to a bowl and microwave at 20 seconds interval until the chocolate fully melts-- make sure to stir in between.
Dip half of the top part of each cake in the melted chocolate and place on a parchment paper to set. Add crushed peanuts on top.
Serve once the chocolate sets. Enjoy!
