Description
Fluffy Fat Goh is a traditional Chinese prosperity cake known for its soft, sticky texture and warm, aromatic spices. This recipe combines the convenience of Betty Crocker white cake mix with glutinous rice flour and fragrant spices like ginger and cardamom, resulting in a moist and delicious cake perfect for festive occasions or as a sweet treat anytime.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 box Betty Crocker white cake mix
- 1 cup All-purpose or cake flour (can substitute with gluten-free flour)
- 1 cup Glutinous rice flour
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Sunflower, coconut, or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cake Preparation: Preheat the oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix package to ensure the oven is ready for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the Betty Crocker white cake mix, all-purpose or cake flour, glutinous rice flour, ground ginger, and ground cardamom thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, water, dark brown sugar, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir until the batter is smooth and well combined, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Pour Batter: Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly to promote uniform baking.
- Bake Cake: Bake the cake following the cake mix package instructions or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Cool Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes for easier handling, then transfer it to a wire rack and let it cool completely to set its texture before serving.
Notes
- Using glutinous rice flour is essential for achieving the traditional sticky and chewy texture of Fat Goh.
- You can substitute sunflower oil with coconut or vegetable oil depending on your flavor preference or dietary needs.
- If gluten intolerance is a concern, use gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- The spices ginger and cardamom add warmth and depth, but you can adjust quantities to your taste.
- Ensure the cake is fully cooled before cutting to preserve its delicate texture.
