Bibingka (Flat Cake)

truebrit's Note:

The recipe was copied from "The Philippine Cookbook" This recipe is famous in the philippines, especially during Christmas time. And to keep that tradition going in my family, I always made sure I make it for my family and guests at Xmas time.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 ¼ cups coconut milk
• 3 beaten eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons baking powder
• ½ cup grated edam cheese
• ½ cup melted butter or ½ cup margarine , to baste
• ½ cup grated coconut

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Mix the sugar with the coconut milk in a bowl.
3. Make sure sugar has dissolved.
4. Add beaten eggs.
5. In bowl, sift the flour.
6. Add salt and baking powder and sift again.
7. Combine the egg mixture with the flour mixture.
8. Beat well.
9. Pour into baking pan.
10. Bake for 15 minutes.
11. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 20 minutes more, brushing twice with margarine while baking.
12. When done, brush again with margarine.
13. Serve with grated coconut.