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Kue Cubit (Indonesian Pinch Cake) on a wooden board with sprinkles, Oreos, and coconut.
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Kue Cubit (Indonesian Pinch Cake)

A recipe for Kue Cubit (Indonesian Pinch Cake)! These little pinch cakes can be formed with a variety of flavors and toppings for quite the fun treat.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indonesian
Keyword cake, dessert, Indonesia, Indonesian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time: 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 25 -30 Kue Cubit

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
  • 8 tablespoons (113 grams) unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled, plus more butter or vegetable oil for greasing the pan

Optional toppings:

  • 1-2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
  • 1-2 teaspoons hot water
  • Chocolate sprinkles
  • Crushed chocolate creme sandwich cookies
  • Toasted, finely shredded coconut

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
  • Slowly mix in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Whisk in the vanilla extract, milk, and butter until just combined to form a smooth batter. Cover and allow to rest for 1 hour.
  • Place an Indonesian cake mold or aebleskiver pan over medium heat.
  • Once heated, grease the cavities and decrease heat to medium-low/low.
  • Whisk the batter a couple of times to mix, then transfer to a pastry bag or plastic bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the batter into the greased cavities, about 1/3-1/2 full depending on the size of the pan.
  • Cover the pan and cook for about a minute.
  • Top the cakes with desired toppings such as sprinkles, cookies, or coconut. Cover the pan again and cook to desired doneness, until the tops are just barely set and still a little shiny or up to 4 minutes to completely cook through. Adjust the heat between medium low-low as needed to cook the interior without burning the edges.
  • To make the Matcha Kue Cubit, whisk the matcha into the hot water until dissolved, then stir into the batter. Add more if needed to create the desired color.
  • Carefully remove the Kue Cubit with a hooked wooden stick or small spoons. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing as needed, and serve immediately.