Milk cakes with a crispy outer shell and a sweet and creamy filling are currently a popular snack for people of all ages. With a simple and time-saving recipe, let’s learn how to make milk cakes using cornstarch through the following article.
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Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Servings: 2 – 4 people
1 Ingredients for making milk cakes with cornstarch
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440ml
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70g
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3 eggs
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50g ground
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20g
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Handy tips
When choosing eggs, go for ones that have a smooth and blemish-free shell, without any cracks or dark spots. When you touch the shell, it should feel slightly rough. This is a sign of fresh eggs.
When buying cornstarch, choose a variety that is pure white, finely ground, and free of clumps. Avoid buying damp or moldy cornstarch. When selecting packaged cornstarch, pay attention to its expiration date to avoid buying expired products.
2 Steps to make milk cakes with cornstarch
Step 1: Sifting the cornstarch
First, put 50g of cornstarch and 50g of sugar in a bowl and mix them well with a whisk. Then, pass the mixture through a sieve to get a fine powder.
Step 2: Mixing the flour and eggs
Separate the yolks and whites of 2 eggs, keeping only the yolks. Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract to the bowl of egg yolks and whisk until the yolks and vanilla are well combined.
Next, add 440ml of unsweetened fresh milk and the cornstarch mixture that has been sieved to the egg mixture. Stir well with a whisk until all the ingredients are well blended.
Step 3: Cooking the mixture
Heat a pot on the stove and pour the milk and egg mixture into it. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and forms peaks when the whisk is lifted.
Step 4: Shaping the cakes
For this step, lightly grease a plate with a thin layer of cooking oil and pour the cooked mixture into it. Use a spoon to spread the mixture evenly to achieve a smooth surface. Then, put it in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator for 2 hours.
Once the cakes have hardened, take them out and use a knife to cut them into small square pieces of medium size.
Step 5: Coating the cakes with flour
Put 20g of cornstarch and 20g of fried flour in separate bowls. Beat the remaining egg in a small bowl.
Next, roll each cake in order through the cornstarch, the beaten egg, and finally a layer of fried flour on the outside.
Handy tips: To keep the flour coating in place and make the cakes firmer, you can put the cakes and the tray in the freezer to let them firm up before frying. It will make frying easier.
Step 6: Frying the milk cakes
Heat a frying pan and add enough cooking oil to fully submerge the cakes. When the oil is hot, add the cakes one by one and fry them quickly over high heat until they turn golden brown on all sides. Remove them from the pan and let them drain before serving.
Step 7: Finished product
Now your crispy milk cakes are ready. Let them drain off any excess oil, then arrange them on a plate. Enjoy them while they’re still hot!
3 Taste and enjoy
Crispy milk cakes with a golden and crunchy outer shell and a rich and fragrant filling. You can enjoy them plain or with any type of sauce to avoid getting bored.
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That’s it, the recipe is quite simple, isn’t it? I wish you success in making these delicious milk cakes to treat your family and friends on weekends.