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Philippine Bibingka

FOOD
& WINE


Hearty
Meals


Romantic
Desserts


Tropical
Feast


Thanksgiving
up the Wazoo

Living
in Zin


Ten Top
Wines


Cooking
with Wine
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup coconut milk
2 cups sifted cake flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3-4 tablespoons grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 tablespoons melted butter
Sugar for topping
Grated fresh coconut meat
Banana leaves (optional)

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl; set aside. Cream butter and sugar then beat in eggs one at a time until light and creamy. Add flour mixture alternately with coconut milk, blending well. Lightly grease round cake pan or 4 small round pans with butter. If desired, line pan with banana leaves. Pour mixture into pan and top with grated cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until done. Remove cake, brush top with melted butter. Broil at 350 degrees (oven door open) for 2-3 minutes or until top is lightly browned. Sprinkle top with sugar and serve with fresh grated coconut meat.

Copyright 2004 Chris A. Hawley