Sino Delicacy
棒棒糖蛋糕(Bang Bang Tang Dan Gao De Zuo Fa Shi Pin - Lollipop Cake)
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Ingredients

Cake Batter

  • 鸡蛋 (Ji Dan) - Eggs, 85g
  • 白砂糖 (Bai Sha Tang) - White sugar, 35g
  • 低筋面粉 (Di Jin Mian Fen) - Low-gluten flour, 85g
  • 泡打粉 (Pao Da Fen) - Baking powder, 1.4g
  • 色拉油 (Sela You) - Salad oil, 77g

Decoration

  • 黑巧克力 (Hei Qiao Ke Li) - Dark chocolate, 20g
  • 白巧克力 (Bai Qiao Ke Li) - White chocolate, 20g
  • 彩糖 (Cai Tang) - Colored sugar, as needed

Instructions

Prepare the Batter

  • Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them. Add the white sugar and mix until well combined.

Mix Dry Ingredients

  • Sift together the low-gluten flour and baking powder. Gradually add this to the egg mixture, stirring continuously. Then, mix in the salad oil until the batter is smooth.

Fill the Molds

  • Transfer the batter into a piping bag. Pipe the batter into the lollipop cake molds, filling each cavity. Cover with the other half of the mold.

Bake

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Place the molds on the middle rack and bake for about 20 minutes.

Cool and Prepare Chocolate

  • Once baked, remove the cakes from the molds and insert paper sticks. Let them cool. Meanwhile, melt the dark and white chocolates separately using a double boiler.

Decorate

  • Use a spoon to drizzle or spread the melted chocolate over the cakes. If the chocolate is too thick, spread it thinly over the surface.

Add Colored Sugar

  • Sprinkle colored sugar over the wet chocolate. Allow the cakes to set until the chocolate hardens. You can place them on a cooling rack or, creatively, on a large zucchini (as suggested) to hold them upright.

Package

  • Once the chocolate has set, your lollipop cakes are ready to be packaged or served.

Difficulty

  • Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. The steps are straightforward, but handling the chocolate and ensuring even baking requires some care.
  • Ingredient Accessibility: Easy. All ingredients are commonly available in U.S. supermarkets. Low-gluten flour can be substituted with cake flour if necessary.

This recipe is a delightful way to introduce beginners to baking, offering a fun and visually appealing result that’s sure to impress!