Vietnamese Steamed Banana Cake In 4 Easy Steps

Name: Vietnamese Steamed Banana Cake In 4 Easy Steps
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 6 large very ripe Bananas (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices); 1/4 cup white granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt (or 1/8 teaspoon Table salt); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar); 1¾ cup tapioca flour; 3 Tablespoons rice flour (not glutinous); 1¼ cup lukewarm water; 2 drops yellow food colour; 1 can Coconut Milk* (see notes for more info); 4 Tablespoons granulated white sugar; 1 Tablespoon cornstarch; ¾ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt (or 1/2 teaspoon Table salt); 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds or roasted (crushed) peanuts (divided for each serving)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

Got overripe bananas? Don’t settle for banana bread every time. This uncomplicated Vietnamese dessert starts with slices of ripe bananas mixed with sugar, salt, and a hint of vanilla extract. Blend in tapioca and rice flour batter, then steam to perfection for a satisfyingly chewy texture, all in under an hour from start to finish. Top it off with a delightful coconut milk sauce and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.

Updated at: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:07:19 GMT