sakura raindrop cake - like by regina

Raindrop Cake is a Japanese dessert that has recently gained popularity around the world. It is a transparent, jelly-like dessert made from agar-agar and water. The dessert is shaped like a droplet or a raindrop, hence its name. It is often served with sweet accompaniments such as roasted soybean flour, kinako powder, and black sugar syrup. To celebrate the Sakura season in Vancouver, I incorporated salt-pickled cherry blossom into my raindrop cake, resulting in a visually stunning and delicious dessert.

sakura raindrop cake - like by regina

What does Raindrop Cake taste like?

Raindrop Cake has a very subtle and delicate taste, similar to a light and refreshing spring rain. It has a soft, smooth, and almost jelly-like texture, and it is mostly made of water and agar-agar. Since it doesn’t have a strong flavor of its own, it is often served with accompaniments such as kinako powder, roasted soybean flour, or sweet syrup to enhance its taste and texture. It is also a low-calorie dessert that is popular among those who are looking for a lighter alternative to traditional sweets.

sakura raindrop cake - like by regina

Ingredients

  • Agar powder (白凉粉): A plant-based gelatin substitute that gives the raindrop cake its signature jelly-like texture. Unfortunately, gelatine powder cannot be used as a substitute, as it won’t create the transparent look of the raindrop cake.
  • Salt-pickled cherry blossom: A unique and flavorful ingredient that adds a subtle salty and tangy taste to the raindrop cake. You can find them normally in a Japanese grocery store.
  • Sugar: An optional ingredient that can be added for a slightly sweet taste. The traditional raindrop cake does not contain sugar.
sakura raindrop cake - like by regina

Sakura Raindrop Cake

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Prep Time 35 minutes
Fridge Time 3 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 6 pieces

Ingredients
  

  • 200 mL water
  • 6 g agar powder
  • 10 g sugar optional
  • 5 g salt pickled cherry blossom optional
  • Kinako powder
  • Black sugar syrup also known as brown sugar syrup

Instructions
 

  • Soak the salt-pickled cherry blossom in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Gently wash away the salt and drain.
  • In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Remove the pot from heat. Add the agar powder and sugar (if using). Stir until combined.
  • Pour the gelatin mixture until half full into the silicone mould. Add a few pieces of the cherry blossom. Then top it with more gelatine mixture.
  • Refrigerate the mould for 2-3 hours, or until the raindrop cakes are se
  • Once set, remove the raindrop cakes from the mould and serve them with black sugar syrup and kinako powder.
Keyword Japanese, Sakura, salt pickled cherry blossom
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