Steamed Cake: Puto Espesyal

Puto is a very popular dessert in the Philippines, commonly served during gatherings, festivals, parties, breakfast and snack ( merienda). It can be eaten with fresh grated coconut or butter. The recipe is so easy to prepare. This recipe is made of all purpose flour and I have another recipe made of rice flour, you can check it here: Puto ( Rice Muffins)

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tsps baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup soften butter
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup evaporated milk or fresh milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup grated cheese
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg(optional)

Directions:

1. Sift together all the dry ingredients.
2. Cream butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well as you go on. Pour in milk and vanilla. Mix well.
3. Fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until evenly blended.
4. Fill the puto molds 2/3 of the way up with the batter and top with shredded cheese.
5. Steam for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
6. Serve warm with grated coconut or butter.