Butter Mochi

Name: Butter Mochi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 lb Mochiko rice flour; 2 cups Sugar; 1 tbsp Baking powder; 1 can Coconut milk; 1 can Evaporated milk; 4 Egg; 0.5 cup Butter; 1 tsp Vanilla extract

A dense, chewy baked cake made from glutinous rice flour, coconut milk and butter, with a golden caramelized top.

🇺🇸United States· Hawaii

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 60 min
Total: 75 min
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
Calories: 260 kcal

Equipment

•9x13-inch baking pan
•Large mixing bowl

Nutrition

Per serving, approximate

Calories: 260 kcal
fat: 12
carbs: 34
protein: 4
calories: 260

Instructions

1
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the mochiko, sugar, and baking powder.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk the coconut milk, evaporated milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
4
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
5
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly.
6
Bake for 55-65 minutes until deep golden brown on top. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a sticky crumb.
7
Let the pan cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours. Cut into squares.

Chef's tips

Let the butter mochi cool completely for a few hours before cutting. It firms up as it cools, giving you clean slices.

Storage

Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days; it stays chewy either way.

Reheating

A brief 10-15 seconds in the microwave restores a warm, soft texture if desired, though it's usually served at room temperature.

Common mistakes to avoid

•Using regular rice flour instead of mochiko, which will not give you the right chewy texture.
•Cutting the cake while it is still hot, which makes it tear instead of slicing cleanly.
•Taking it out too early, which leaves the center overly wet instead of fully set and chewy.

Serving suggestions

Cut into small squares and arrange on a party platter.Dust the tops lightly with powdered sugar before serving.Serve alongside a hot cup of coffee or tea.