ROYAL BIBINGKA

Royal Bibingka has always been my favorite since childhood. This is what I've always looked for during Christmas season. I wanted to eat it even if it's not Christmas time. So I thought of making my homemade version; and it was a huge hit with my family and relatives. My son always request for this one. He could gobble up 3 slices in one sitting.

Making a Filipino Christmas staple available all-year round! Enjoy!

ROYAL BIBINGKA

 

Ingredients:

3 large eggs

¾ cup + 2 tbsps. Granulated sugar

2 cups All-purpose flour

4 tsps. Baking powder

1 ¼ cups coconut milk

½ cup grated cheese (quickmelt or queso de bola)

2 salted eggs, sliced

3 tbsps. Butter or margarine

Banana leaves, wilted or non-stick baking paper

 

Procedure:

1.       Preheat oven at 350°F.

2.       Using a hand or stand mixer (medium high), beat eggs until light and creamy (2-3 minutes).

3.       Add the ¾ cup sugar gradually beating well after each addition.

4.       Sift flour and baking powder together (3x).

5.       Beat dry ingredients alternately with coconut milk.

6.       Pour batter into 2 9” layer cake pans that have been greased and lined with banana leaves or non-stick baking paper.

7.       Bake for 10 minutes.

8.       Take out pans and brush with butter/margarine and top with cheese, sliced salted eggs, and sugar (1 tbsp.).

9.       Bake for 20 minutes more.

10.   When done, brush again with butter/margarine and sprinkle with the remaining sugar.

11.   Serve with freshly grated coconut.