Steamed Ma Lai Sponge Cake (Ma Lai Gao) by CiCi Li

Ma Lai Gao (Steamed Ma Lai Sponge Cake) originated in Malaysia and was inspired by British cakes. Later, it was adapted by Cantonese chefs and become what we see in dim sum today. Traditionally, Ma Lai Gao needs about 24 hours to prepare the starter dough (levain). Today, let me show you a quick and easy way to make Ma Lai Gao without sacrificing its taste or texture.
Ma Lai Gao Written Recipe: cicili.tv/stea...
Serving: 1 (8-inch) round cake
Prep time: 15 minutes
Rest time: 1 hour
Cook time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
2 large eggs
1 cup evaporated milk (252 g)
2 tablespoons avocado oil, or replace with other cooking oil
1 cup dark brown sugar (220 g)
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (217.5 g)
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons instant yeast
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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[@tashatakiyama3646]

thank you! I made it and it turned out really good. Just a tip for others... let the batter ferment a little longer than an hour until it is fluffy, it depends on the oven temperature or climate where you are in :)

[@Spikeydoo22]

Yes, def not 1 hour , may need a few hours

[@wgochan]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!! Excellent recipe !!! Great flavor!!! Only tried it once and it came out great!!!

[@CiCiLi]

So glad that you've enjoyed it! Cheers ☺️

[@markwrobel4725]

THANK you for what you do, you bring joy and fulfillment to people who want to understand these recipes who always wanted to know

[@CiCiLi]

Thank you for always being so kind! Happy holidays to you and your family! Best wishes ☺️🙏🎄

[@louisethoong5665]

Thank you for sharing. I made ma lai gao following your recipe and it came out beautifully and delicious.

[@CiCiLi]

So happy to hear that! Have a wonderful weekend! ☺️👍🙏

[@joycewilson3443]

Yummy!! So soft and fluffy. Easy to make. Thank you and much love ❤

[@CiCiLi]

You are most welcome! Enjoy ☺️🍰

[@testrun114]

So simple and looks so good. I will definitely try this. Thanks♥️

[@CiCiLi]

I hope you’ll enjoy the recipe! Happy cooking 😀

[@wutdafeezy]

Samoans make a very similar cake called “puligi” and you can also eat it with custard. Tastes so yummy.

[@ginatan6871]

Thk you for sharing yr recipe.You are so sweet and kind to share.

[@CiCiLi]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching! ☺️

[@KevinUchiwa]

So good, delicious for sure. Have a nice weekend CiCi

[@CiCiLi]

Have a wonderful weekend!

[@garytung5936]

好開心陪你整馬拉糕

[@Flowerhorn1108]

The cloth cover is a high IQ move 😊

[@CiCiLi]

Glad that you liked the tip! 😊

[@lalliepillay8613]

Delicious and yummy recipe

[@CiCiLi]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@sitmengchue4077]

The bounce was something! 😂

[@CiCiLi]

Right?! It's fun and tasty at the same time! :)

[@waiguy]

Finally found an easy recipe that is English!

[@CiCiLi]

Happy cooking & have a wonderful weekend!

[@moonserinna]

thank you for the video. Question: after sifting, there are still clumps. Are all clumps need to go away prior to adding yeast?

[@xoxnanxoxful]

Cool

[@feltingme]

Looks delicious. What diameter is your metal steamer pot and where did you buy it?

[@pohimlow165]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@CiCiLi]

Thanks for watching! 😊✨

[@leahmcanerin607]

yummy! thank you

[@CiCiLi]

My pleasure 😊🙏

[@Letysh22-kv1dy]

Yummy thanks for sharing 😊

[@CiCiLi]

My pleasure 😊

[@caroltan8916]

Tq for sharing the recipe..

[@CiCiLi]

You are so welcome 😊

[@garytung5936]

Yummy 😋

[@CiCiLi]

See you at the premiere on Friday! 😊

[@garytung5936]

@@CiCiLi 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@preeti_ka]

Wow this is amazing! Love your videos btw! 😊

[@CiCiLi]

Thank you so much! Have a blessed New Year! 😊

[@preeti_ka]

@@CiCiLi happy new year to you too🥳🥳

[@duanphenkhamwicha919]

Thank you so much ❤

[@CiCiLi]

You are so welcome ☺️

[@WL1006]

Look fluffy

[@CiCiLi]

Thanks ☺️🍰

[@elfmagic101]

Thanks!

[@CiCiLi]

Anytime ☺️

[@roslynong6118]

Possible to substitute evaporated milk with coconut milk?

[@ashleywong1996]

Can I use cake flour instead of all purpose ?

[@aa300598]

Hi can l use 2 tbsp of butter instead of cooking oil?

[@CiCiLi]

Yep. That will be just fine. Enjoy ☺️

[@sallytansiewsuan4615]

Can I put it in cupcakes casing?

[@judithoosterhof7033]

Hi! Thank you for your video, i would love to try the recipe. Is evaporated milk the same as condensed milk? And sweetened or unsweetened?

[@CiCiLi]

Thanks for the question! Evaporated milk is unsweetened condensed milk. ☺️

[@boblebob]

They are not the same at all

[@SYChong-h3l]

Help to share Ur recipe,thks

[@CiCiLi]

Thank you! 😊

[@sharonlee7064]

Hi, if I don’t have a Bamboo Steam tray, is it ok use an aluminium tray? Thank you for responding.

[@CiCiLi]

Yes, absolutely! ☺️

[@sharonlee7064]

Thank you and have a good day.

[@aa300598]

Do you think 220g of sugar is too much? I have seen other recipe using only 55g of sugar for 200g of flour. can reduce or stick with 220g of sugar?

[@CiCiLi]

You could add more or less sugar based on your on preferences. That's totally fine. Happy cooking ☺️

[@iradefintaswan3483]

Does the milk need to be warmed or is room temperature enough? thanks you 🙏

[@CiCiLi]

Thanks for the question! I used room-temperature evaporated milk. You could also replace it with room-temperature milk. Enjoy! ☺️🙏

[@montrealshen]

👍

[@connieli7706]

I do not have big oven but live in a cold place, how to speed up the fermentation? thanks for your easy receipe

[@CiCiLi]

You could also do it in a microwave. Heat it for 1 minute first. Then, place a cup of boiling water inside, along with the batter. Happy cooking!

[@FS-dv1zi]

@@CiCiLi Unlike an oven, the air in the microwave won't be heated. So, without an oven you might prepare the batter in the evening and let the batter rest overnight.

[@Chris-ws2oh]

im terrible at baking but looks good 😆

[@CiCiLi]

You will be surprised how easy it is. Happy Friday Chris! ☺️

[@Chris-ws2oh]

@@CiCiLi thanks you too, have a fun weekend!

[@connieli7706]

how do we speed up the fermentation if we do not have big oven and we live in a cold place?

[@Doris-rj3wm]

請問有中文版嗎？

[@CiCiLi]

請點這裡 😊👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5y6nWB6aclpf7c

[@潘仲文-u3u]

這跟台灣的黑糖糕好像

[@CiCiLi]

都很美味！首映見！😊👍

[@wutdafeezy]

I thought it was Chinese mai la go

[@prescyhernandez4367]

Can i use cake flour instead of all purpose flour?

[@CiCiLi]

Yes, definitely! 😊👍