i tried making vietnamese honeycomb cake
i tried making vietnamese honeycomb cake is a medium Vietnamese recipe that serves 8. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Ash Baber on YouTube.
Prep: 17 min | Cook: 44 min | Total: 1 hr 16 min
Cost: $10.10 total, $1.26 per serving
Ingredients
- 100 g Tapioca Starch (fine powder, gives the signature chewy texture)
- 150 g Rice Flour (short‑grain rice flour, gluten‑free)
- 200 ml Coconut Milk (full‑fat canned coconut milk for richness)
- 1 tsp Pandan Extract (concentrated, gives classic green aroma)
- 150 g Granulated Sugar (white granulated sugar)
- 1 tsp Baking Powder (double‑acting)
- 2 large Eggs (room temperature)
- 1 pinch Salt (fine sea salt)
Instructions
Combine Dry Ingredients
Sift the tapioca starch, rice flour, baking powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt into a large mixing bowl.
Time: PT5M
Whisk Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut milk, and pandan extract until fully blended.
Time: PT3M
Make the Batter
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until the batter is smooth and thin, similar to a pancake batter.
Time: PT5M
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 350°F
Prepare the Baking Tin
Lightly grease the coconut cake mold with a neutral oil or melted butter.
Time: PT2M
Fill the Tin
Pour the batter into the prepared tin, filling it about three‑quarters full.
Time: PT2M
Bake the Cake
Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes, then lower the temperature to 300°F (150°C) and bake for another 12 minutes without opening the oven door.
Time: PT24M
Temperature: 300°F
Cool and Release
Remove the tin from the oven and let the cake sit for 10 minutes. Run a silicone spatula around the edges, then gently invert the cake onto a cooling rack.
Time: PT10M
Serve
Allow the cake to cool to room temperature. Slice and serve plain or drizzle with a light coconut syrup if desired.
Time: PT0M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 3 g
- Carbohydrates
- 35 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
Dietary info: Gluten‑Free, Vegetarian
Allergens: Eggs, Coconut
Last updated: April 19, 2026






