Honeycomb Cake

Delight your taste buds with the mesmerizing Honeycomb Cake, a Vietnamese-inspired dessert known for its unique, spongy texture and eye-catching honeycomb-like interior. Made with a combination of tapioca starch and all-purpose flour, this gluten-friendly treat achieves its airy structure through the magic of baking soda and simple, wholesome ingredients like coconut milk, eggs, and a hint of vanilla. The golden-brown crust encases a soft, chewy center that’s subtly sweet and lusciously rich. Perfectly served as a snack or dessert, this easy-to-follow recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep time and is baked to perfection in under an hour. Whether you're an experienced baker or a beginner, Honeycomb Cake is sure to impress with its stunning appearance and irresistible flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 150 grams Tapioca starch
• 50 grams All-purpose flour
• 250 grams Granulated sugar
• 120 ml Water
• 200 ml Coconut milk
• 6 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved to create a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the tapioca starch and all-purpose flour. Mix well to ensure there are no lumps.

Step 4

In another bowl, whisk the eggs until they are evenly mixed and frothy. Add the coconut milk, vanilla extract, and cooled simple syrup to the eggs. Whisk until well combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking to form a smooth, lump-free batter.

Step 6

Add the baking soda to the batter, mixing quickly and thoroughly. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes to allow the baking soda to activate.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing out the top with a spatula. Avoid shaking or tapping the pan to preserve the bubbles in the batter.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden-brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before removing it. Once cooled, slice into wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1080.5 grams (1080.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2187

Total Fat 29.40g	38%
Saturated Fat 9.70g	49%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 1116mg	372%
Sodium 1723mg	75%
Total Carbohydrate 441.50g	161%
Dietary Fiber 2.70g	10%
Total Sugars 270.70g
Protein 43.10g	86%

Vitamin D 246IU	1230%
Calcium 225mg	17%
Iron 10mg	56%
Potassium 673mg	14%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 12.0%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 80.2%