Easy Banh Bo Nuong (Vietnamese Honeycomb Cake)
Banh Bo Nuong or Vietnamese honeycomb cake is one of the most popular cakes in Vietnamese cuisine. It is characterized by a beautiful honeycomb appearance and a yummy pandan, coconut flavor. Learn all the ins and outs of making this classic Vietnamese dessert including what goes into getting the perfect honeycomb appearance.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 380kcal
Ingredients
- 14 oz coconut milk full fat
- 10 pandan leaves
- 5 eggs
- 1 ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp pandan extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup tapioca starch
- 1 packet single acting baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Put the bundt pan in the oven to preheat.
- Blend together 14 oz of coconut milk and 10 pandan leaves. Strain the liquid into a large bowl. Press the leaves into a fine mesh sieve to get as much of the coconut milk out as possible.
- Mix coconut milk with 5 eggs and 1 ⅓ cup of granulated sugar slowly, preventing the formation of bubbles. I like to strain the eggs through a fine mesh sieve to help it better incorporate.
- Add ½ tsp of pandan extract and ½ tsp of vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until combined.
- Mix 1 cup of tapioca starch, 1 packet of single acting baking powder, and ½ tsp of salt and add into the mixture.
- Stir until combined. Strain the batter through a fine mesh sieve to get rid of any lumps. This helps the tapioca starch incorporate into the batter.
- Retrieve the bundt pan from the oven and pour in the batter. Bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once done, flip pan over and let it stand for at least 60 minutes until it is completely cool. I like to do this for up to 2 hours.
- Run a knife around the edge of the cake to release it. Flip it upside down to release the cake from the pan.
Notes
- You can make this recipe without pandan leaves. If leaving out pandan leaves, use 1 tsp of pandan extract.
- Store banh bo nuong in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Store in the fridge if your home is too warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 202mg | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg