Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Let the dessert cool completely before slicing or serving for the best texture.
- Measure ingredients accurately — baking relies on precise ratios for success.
- Let baked desserts cool completely before slicing to set the structure and prevent crumbling.
- For layered desserts, let each layer set fully before adding the next to prevent mixing.
Cooking Tips
Let the dessert cool completely before slicing or serving — many Filipino sweets set and develop their best texture as they rest. Use fresh coconut milk (gata) when available rather than canned. The natural sweetness and rich consistency make a noticeable difference.
Ingredient Substitutions
Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. The flavors often deepen overnight, making leftovers even more delicious. Store desserts in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Let chilled desserts come to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
Puto Cake
Puto Cake — a larger, cake-style version of the classic Filipino steamed rice cake. Soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet.
Instructions
- Sift the dry ingredients together in a bowl. Mix thoroughly using a wire whisk.
- Gradually pour milk into the mixture while whisking. You can also use a hand mixer, but it is not necessary.
- Add in eggs. Continue to whisk until the mixture is well blended and the texture is soft. Note: you can also add vanilla extract in this step if desired.
- Pour the mixture into a mold such as a llanera or round baking pan.
- In a coking pot, boil water for steaming.
- Arrange the llanera mold in a steamer. Cover and steam for 12 minutes.
- Top with salted eggs. Continue to steam for 18 minutes or until it passes the toothpick test.
- Remove from the steamer. Let it cool down.
- Gently take the cake puto out of the mold and arrange in a plate.
- Serve for merienda. This can also be enjoyed with dinuguan.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Let the dessert cool completely before slicing or serving for the best texture.
- Measure ingredients accurately — baking relies on precise ratios for success.
- Let baked desserts cool completely before slicing to set the structure and prevent crumbling.
- For layered desserts, let each layer set fully before adding the next to prevent mixing.
Cooking Tips
Use fresh coconut milk (gata) when available rather than canned. The natural sweetness and rich consistency make a noticeable difference.
Substitutions
Storage & Reheating
Store desserts in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Let chilled desserts come to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
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