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Vietnamese Pandan Coconut Bundt Cake (Alien Green Cake)

Recipe by BP. HAM

A vibrant green Vietnamese cake known as Bánh Bông (cow cake) with a chewy, mochi‑like texture and a honeycomb interior. Flavored with coconut and pandan extract, baked in a bundt pan for a stunning presentation.

MediumVietnameseServes 8

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Source Video
54m
Prep
45m
Cook
12m
Cleanup
1h 51m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$6.00
Total cost
$0.75
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Do not open the oven during the first 30 minutes of baking.
  • Do not over‑mix the batter; stop when just combined.
  • Strain both the eggs and the final batter to ensure smoothness.
  • Use double‑acting baking powder for proper lift.

Safety Warnings

  • Hot sugar mixture can cause severe burns; handle with care.
  • Use oven mitts when handling the hot bundt pan.
  • Be cautious when straining hot batter to avoid steam burns.

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