Wife Cake

Name: Wife Cake
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 cup candied winter melon, finely chopped; 1/2 cup glutinous rice flour, toasted; 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, chopped; 2 tbsp white sesame seeds, toasted; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2/3 cup water; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 egg, beaten

A traditional Cantonese pastry featuring a flaky, layered crust filled with a chewy, sweet winter melon and coconut filling.

60 minHardServes 8280 cal/serving

ChineseDessertOven and StovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyDairy-FreeNut-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

1 cup candied winter melon, finely chopped
1/2 cup glutinous rice flour, toasted
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, chopped
2 tbsp white sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten

Instructions

1

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 2/3 cup water, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup vegetable oil until sugar dissolves.
2

Turn off heat, stir in 1 cup finely chopped candied winter melon, 1/4 cup chopped sweetened shredded coconut, 2 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds, and 1/2 cup toasted glutinous rice flour to form a sticky filling, then cool.
3

Mix 2 cups all-purpose flour with remaining oil and water to create pastry dough layers, then wrap filling inside dough balls.
4

Flatten stuffed dough into disks, score top slits, and brush with 1 beaten egg.
5

Bake at 375F for 20 minutes until golden brown.

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Questions

How long does Wife Cake take?

As written, 60 minutes: 40 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (20 minutes): "Bake at 375F for 20 minutes until golden brown."

What oven temperature does Wife Cake need?

For Wife Cake, the oven is set to 375 F (about 190 C) in step 5. The longest stretch at that heat is 20 minutes, in step 5.

What should Wife Cake look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until golden brown.

Can I make Wife Cake gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Wife Cake is 2 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Wife Cake?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 280 calories, with 4 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 11 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 85 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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