Kuih Bahulu

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4.5

72 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    478 kcal

  • Course

    Cake

  • Cuisine

    Malaysian

Kuih Bahulu

Kuih Bahulu is a classic Malaysian egg cake that’s light, sweet, and full of that perfect eggy flavor. It’s a must-have during festive seasons! If you’re looking for an easy recipe to try at home, this one’s perfect for home bakers.

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Ingredients

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  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil or unsalted butter melted
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease the kuih bahulu mold with some oil and preheat the mold in the oven. Remove from the oven and keep warm until ready to use.
  2. Beat the eggs with an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy. Add the sugar and continue to beat until it’s fully dissolved and the mixture becomes sticky.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and fold in the flour and baking powder. Then, add the cooking oil or butter and continue to beat the batter with the hand mixer until well blended.
  4. Fill the mold with the batter, about 90% full. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  5. Remove the cake from the mold and let it cool on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.

Notes

  • I always make sure to let my eggs come to room temperature before I start. They whip up fluffier this way, giving my Malaysian egg cake that light, airy texture.
  • When I add the flour and baking powder, I fold them in gently. Overmixing the batter can make it heavy, so I just stir until everything is combined, keeping that nice, light texture.
  • I always preheat my mold in the oven. It helps the batter cook evenly right away and gives the kuih those golden edges.
  • I know traditional Kuih Bahulu recipes don’t call for cooking oil or butter, but trust me, adding a bit makes a huge difference! It helps keep the cakes nice and moist and makes sure they slide right out of the mold without sticking.
  • I like to let my kuih bahulu cool a bit in the mold before removing them. This helps them hold their shape and makes them easier to take out without sticking.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 4people Calories 478kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 80g (27%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 123mg (41%) Sodium 117mg (5%) Potassium 90mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 50g (100%) Vitamin A 179IU (4%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 478 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 4people
Calories 478kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 80g 27%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 117mg 5%
Potassium 90mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 50g 100%
Vitamin A 179IU 4%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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