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Red Bean Mochi Cake

Red Bean Mochi Cake

Soft, chewy baked mochi cake swirled with sweet red bean paste, cut into little squares for a fun treat.

2-3y+

10 min prep · 45 min cook · 55 min total · 4 servings

MilkEgg

Ingredients

  • 453.6 g sweet rice flour, such as mochiko1 lb sweet rice flour, such as mochiko
  • 180 ml sugar12.17 tbsp sugar
  • 5 ml baking soda1.01 tsp baking soda
  • 3 each egg, lightly beaten
  • 600 ml milk2.54 cup milk
  • 56.7 g butter, melted2 oz butter, melted
  • 240 g red bean paste, sweetened8.47 oz red bean paste, sweetened

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan well so the cake releases cleanly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sweet rice flour, sugar, and baking soda until evenly combined.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, and melted butter, then whisk until the batter is completely smooth with no lumps.
  4. Pour the batter into the greased pan and spread it into an even layer with a spatula.
  5. Drop small spoonfuls of red bean paste over the batter and swirl gently with a knife to marble it through.
  6. Bake for about 45 minutes until the cake is set and lightly golden on top.
  7. Let the cake cool completely, then cut into small squares before serving.

Nutrition

Calories
520
Protein
12g
Fat
15g
Carbs
85g

Tips by age

2-3y

Cut into very small, thin pieces and serve only with close supervision while seated. This is a sweet treat, so offer a small portion occasionally rather than regularly.

Choking safety: Mochi cake is very sticky and chewy, a known choking hazard. Cut into small thin pieces, avoid large bites, and always supervise.

3-5y

Cut into small bite-size squares and remind your child to take small bites and chew well. Keep it as an occasional treat given the sugar.

Choking safety: The chewy, sticky texture can stick in the throat. Serve small pieces while seated and supervised, and encourage slow eating.

5-8y

Serve as written, cut into squares. Encourage small bites and chewing well, and keep portions modest as a sweet snack.

Choking safety: Sticky chewy mochi can still pose a risk if eaten in large bites. Remind your child to chew thoroughly.

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