How do I bake cherry blossom mochi cake?

Experience the delicate charm of Cherry Blossom Mochi Cake. Soft, chewy, and bursting with floral flavors, this cake is a perfect springtime dessert.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I bake Cherry Blossom Mochi Cake. Items include: Glutinous Rice Flour Sugar Salt Milk Dried Cherry Blossoms Butter Almond Extract

Glutinous Rice Flour 1 cup
Sugar 1/2 cup
Salt 1/4 teaspoon
Milk 1 cup
Dried Cherry Blossoms 1 tablespoon
Butter 2 tablespoons
Almond Extract 1/4 teaspoon

Take note
Handle cherry blossoms and other ingredients with care. Do not consume cherry blossoms that have been treated with pesticides or chemicals. Also, be cautious when using certain kitchen equipment, such as the oven, to avoid potential burns.

1

Prepare the Mochi Batter

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of glutinous rice flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Whisk them together until well-mixed. This will be the base of our delicious mochi cake batter.

2

Add the Fragrant Cherry Blossom Flavor

Infuse 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of dried cherry blossoms. Let it steep for about 30 minutes to infuse the milk with that wonderful floral essence. Then, strain the milk to remove the cherry blossoms and set it aside. We want that aromatic magic to shine through our cake!

3

Combine the Goodness

Now, it's time to bring everything together. Pour the infused milk into the mochi batter mixture. Add 2 tablespoons of melted butter and 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract. Stir everything until smooth and well-combined. You're one step closer to cherry blossom perfection!

4

Bake the Blossoms

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper. Pour the mochi batter into the prepared pan, making sure it's evenly spread. Pop it in the oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Keep an eye on it, and resist the urge to open the oven too often- let the magic happen!

5

Let It Cool and Blossom

Once your cherry blossom mochi cake is beautifully golden, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan. As it cools, the flavors will develop, and the cake will become even more delicious. Patience is key here, my friend!