bibingka (filipino coconut cake)

12 Pinches
Renton, WA
Updated on Jan 19, 2016

Bibingka is a sweet rice cake that's popular throughout the Philippines. Different variations exist, but they're almost always a single-layer unfrosted cake that's served as a dessert or for breakfast. This recipe is unique in that the sugar sprinkled on top adds a crunchy caramelized touch. Cream of coconut can be found in the alcohol aisle in larger markets, and sweet rice flour is in the Asian aisle. (Regular rice flour is OK, but it probably won't have the slight sticky touch this cake is known for.)

prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 20 to 24

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces package cream cheese
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 pound sweet rice flour (3 1/2 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 15 ounces can cream of coconut
  • 1 cup milk
  • 8 ounces can crushed pineapple
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

How To Make bibingka (filipino coconut cake)

  • Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking pan; set aside.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and sugar. Stir in the eggs, one at a time. Mix in the remaining ingredients and stir, until smooth.
  • Step 3
    Pour batter into the prepared 13x9-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar and the 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
  • Step 4
    Bake for 1 hour at 350°F. Allow to cool. Cut into squares and serve.

Discover More

Category: Cakes
Keyword: #coconut
Keyword: #rice
Keyword: #pineapple
Method: Bake
Ingredient: Flour
Culture: Filipino

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