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What Is Kuih Bahulu?
Kuih Bahulu is a traditional Malaysian kuih or local sweet cake.
A favorite among many Malaysians of all races and ages, kuih bahulu is usually baked during the festive seasons of Muslim Hari Raya and Chinese New Year.
These sweet and eggy cakes go well with coffee. They are always a crowd-pleaser during the festive seasons.
A few kuih bahulu and a cup of coffee is a surefire way to greet your guests during festivities.
While French Madeleines are hugely popular, I have to say that Malaysian Kuih Bahulu is equally pleasing.
Kuih Bahulu Recipe
Kuih Bahulu comes in different shapes, but the popular ones are flower shaped. They are made using a traditional mold.
The mold comes in different sizes: big and small.
I used the small flower mold because they are dainty and beautiful.
As the sweet aroma filled the air, a flood of fond memories were racing through my mind.
I recall many baking sessions with my grandmother, mother and aunt, who had passed away.
As we were busy baking the sweet treats, our anticipation of Chinese New Year and the warm thoughts of our family reunion dinner brought much joy into our home kitchen.
How Many Calories per Serving?
This recipe is only 447 calories per serving.
What to Serve with This Recipe?
There are many types of kuih in Malaysia. If you wish to try making kuih at home, I recommend the following recipes.
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Kuih Bahulu
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil ( or unsalted butter melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 375°F (190°C). Grease the kuih bahulu mold with some oil. Preheat the mold in the oven. Remove from the oven, keep warm before using.
- Beat the eggs with an electric hand-mixer until light and fluffy. Add the sugar and continue to beat until the sugar is well dissolved, and the mixture becomes sticky.
- Add in the vanilla extract and fold in the flour gradually. Add the cooking oil or butter. Continue to beat the batter with the hand-mixer until well-blended.
- Fill the mold with the batter, about 90% full. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove the cake from the mold and cool on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
Can you substitute with duck eggs. How long can you store them in the refrigerator? Where can I buy the mold?
You can try but I am not sure how it affects the texture. You can buy in Malaysia.
i was searching for a good bahulu recipe to use for my MIB assignment, and this one is the best one. Thank you for making this!!
Thanks.
I have one traditional mold which is quick heavy I think made by copper.
When I was young we use burning coals to bake kheh bahulu, can I know can use oven or not? if can how to adjust oven temperature?
Thanks
Please check the recipe, this recipe is using oven.
Tried this recipe using new moulds like yours but it was rather difficult getting them out of the mould when done. Any advice?
Add and dust flour to the mould before using.
You can use butter to grease the cake molds before scooping in the batter. Madelines are made using this method and it will help unhook the cooked cakes from the pan.
I live in the US, am looking for this moule. Any idea where I can get one?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/262681253174?
i am from zamboanga city philippines where can I buy baulu mould? My aunt used to sent us baulu and i long to eat a good baulo though there are some baulo being sold in the market but i cannot find a good one.. Can I have your recipe please?
You can get it from ebay.
Note that the measurement for kuih bahulu is 1 cup. Please let me know th e measurement in gm.
I dont have these moulds..can I use silicon cupcake moulds / muffin pans?
Yes, it will still good but not as pretty. :)