Puto
Puto is a lightly sweet Filipino steamed cake with a soft, fluffy crumb and a salty edge from melted Edam cheese on top. It’s delightful warm or at room temperature, and pairs well with fresh fruit, chocolate, or jam for merienda or a simple dessert. The gentle steam cooking keeps each bite tender and moist.
- Prep20 min
- Cook30 min
- Serves18
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Grease small cake molds or ramekins that will fit in a steamer basket.
- 2
Mix flour, sugar, and baking powder together in a bowl.
- 3
In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs with the evaporated milk and water.
- 4
Fold the dry mixture into the eggs until evenly combined.
- 5
Fill the prepared molds two-thirds full with batter and top with shredded cheese.
- 6
Fill a wok or a saucepan that can hold a steamer basket with a few inches of water.
- 7
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 8
Place the molds in a steamer basket, set it over the boiling water, and cover.
- 9
Steam until a toothpick inserted in the center of one of the putos comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
- 10
Cool on a wire rack and serve warm or at room temperature.
- Calories 258.71 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.52 g Moderate
- Carbs 51.93 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.06 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 1.01 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 61.81 mg High
- Sodium 118.66 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.64 g Low Source
- Sugar 25.59 g High
- Added Sugar 0.83 g Low Source
- Calcium 96.02 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.82 mg Moderate
- Potassium 192.87 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 29.99 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 5.49 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.42 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
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