 Bolu kukus being sold in traditional market | |
| Type | Kue bolu,cupcake,kue |
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| Course | Snack,dessert |
| Place of origin | Indonesia[1] |
| Region or state | Java |
| Serving temperature | room temperature |
| Main ingredients | Wheat flour |
Bolu kukus (lit. 'steamed tart') is anIndonesian traditional snack ofsteamed sponge cupcake.[2][3] The term "bolu kukus" however, usually refers to a type ofkue mangkuk that is baked using mainlywheat flour (without any rice flour and tapioca) withsugar, eggs, milk and soda, while also using commonvanilla,chocolate,pandan orstrawberry flavouring, acquired fromfood flavouring essence.[3] The cake makes use of beaten eggs andsoda as anemulsifier, the type of soda often being lemon sparkling water,[2] such asSprite.[3]
Bolu kukus is considered a type ofkue bolu, which encompasses a variety of sponge cakes, cupcakes and tarts. The termbolu derives from thePortuguesebolo to generally describe acake. The texture is thus soft and fluffy just like a tart or chiffon cake.Bolu kukus is a steamed tart instead of a commonly baked cupcake. Thebolu kukus base is, however, usually covered with a corrugated paper container, just like common cupcakes.
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