Oven-Baked Banh Thuan: A Convenient Twist on a Classic

Having shared recipes for steamed Banh Thuan and the traditional charcoal-grilled method, we're excited to offer another option for Banh Thuan lovers: baking them in an oven!

This oven-baked Banh Thuan recipe yields a cake with a delightfully golden, crispy crust and a soft, fluffy interior, all with that signature aroma. It's a much more convenient method, especially for those living in urban areas.

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Ingredients for Oven-Baked Banh Thuan

• 100g All-Purpose Flour
• 10g Cornstarch
• 3 Chicken Eggs
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 90g Sugar
• Equipment: Banh Thuan molds or cupcake/muffin molds

Instructions for Oven-Baked Banh Thuan

Step 0: Prepare and Preheat

Lightly grease your molds to prevent sticking. Place the greased molds into your oven and preheat both the oven and molds for 10 minutes at 200°C (390°F).

Step 1: Dry the Flours

Spread the all-purpose flour and cornstarch thinly on a baking sheet. (If using pandan leaves, cut them into pieces and place them on the tray with the flours.) Dry them in the oven at 130°C (265°F) for about 15 minutes. This step helps prevent the Banh Thuan from becoming moldy or having a "eggy" smell.

Step 2: Whip Eggs and Sugar

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until light and frothy, about 3 minutes. Gradually add the sugar while continuing to whisk until the mixture becomes pale and smooth.

Step 3: Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients

Sift the dried flours into the egg mixture. Add the vanilla extract. Using a spatula, gently fold the ingredients together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 4: Fill the Molds

Carefully remove the preheated molds from the oven. Ladle the Banh Thuan batter into each cavity, filling them slightly below the rim to allow for expansion as the cakes bake.

Step 5: Bake

Place the filled molds back into the preheated oven. Bake for 13-15 minutes at 200°C (390°F), or until the Banh Thuan are golden brown and fragrant. Once baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely before taking them out of the molds.

Enjoy making this Oven Baked Banh Thuan recipe for a perfectly crispy crust and fluffy cake every time!