The impressive raindrop cake, also known as water cake, is a dessert and dish from Japan. The country is known for many unusual things and recipes and this cake recipe is no exception. So if you are looking for cake recipes that you want to amaze your guests or family with, then the Raindrop Cake is just the thing. In addition, the water cake does not need to be baked and is prepared extremely quickly and easily. So exactly what lazy people need.
As the name suggests, it is a cake that resembles a raindrop. What's interesting is that you don't need to prepare a cake base for it. However, there are different variations that differ from each other, especially visually, and make the cake even more effective. Simply include a flower or fruit of your choice in the water cake. Furthermore, the jelly cake can be served with any dessert sauces.
Raindrop cake without baking
Have you now felt like it and would you like this extraordinary cake idea?without bakingand calories, you can do so with the following recipe. In addition to the ingredients, you will also need some auxiliary materials for the water cake:
- 800 ml water
- 32 g Agarpulver
- Cup, bowl or bowl with a round bottom (not flattened)
- Ice cube tray
The agar powder comes from an aquatic algae from Asia and is used as a herbal gelling agent. For this reason the recipe is also suitable for vegans. With this amount of liquid that you will end up with, you can either make one large raindrop as you wish (you will need a large round bowl) or you can make several small cakes using several cups or bowls.
The powder is first dissolved in a little water. In this step you can also add some sugar for more sweetness and dissolve it in the water. In this step you can also add a little sugar for more sweetness and dissolve it in the water (alternatively, you can also get the desired sweetness with a sauce). Then gradually add the remaining water, stirring constantly. Stir until all the powder is dissolved. Then bring the resulting liquid to the boil in a pot. Cook for about 2 minutes, remove the pot from the heat and let the liquid cool down.
Now prepare the cups or bowl. Since they have a round bottom, they cannot stand freely. For this reason, you need the ice cube mold as a support on which to place the containers. Pour the liquid into the container and place it in the freezer for about 30 minutes or in the refrigerator overnight (or at least an hour). Don't take the finished raindrop cake out of the fridge until you want to serve it, as it quickly becomes liquidy at room temperature and loses its shape. To serve, simply place the container upside down on a serving plate and carefully free the water cake.
The sauce and other “side dishes”
Suitable syrup can easily be bought in a Japanese store and is called “Kuromitsu”. It is made from “Okinawa” brown sugar. However, if you don't have one nearby or don't want to wait days for your order, you can simply prepare some yourself. You need:
- 30g brown sugar
- 20g water
Depending on how much syrup you need, the quantities may vary. Just follow the rule that 2 parts water is always added to 3 parts sugar. Put the sugar in a saucepan and add the water. Heat the whole thing, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved. Be careful not to use too much heat as the sugar at the bottom could caramelize, which is undesirable. Let the syrup cool and serve it with the finished raindrop cake.
The powder with which the raindrop cake is traditionally served isis called “Kinako” and consists of roasted and finely ground soybeans. It is a superfood that is said to have an anti-aging effect. The powder has a slightly nutty taste. It can also be easily combined with other dishes.
Dessert sauces
If you don't necessarily want the entire water cake to be prepared in a typically Japanese way, you can also try out other dessert sauces. In addition to vanilla sauce, sauces made from various fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and others are also suitable. Or how about trying it with jam? There are no limits to your imagination!
Cake ideas with decorations
As already mentioned, you can pour any decorations into the raindrop cake. Best to useedible flowersor other edible things like fruit, sprinkles, chocolate chips, gummy bears or whatever else you can think of. You have free choice! You can pour thesepretty cake decorationsas follows:
- First pour some liquid into the container.
- Then place the flower or fruit inside.
- Pour in the rest of the liquid to completely enclose the decoration or for many small decorations:
- Again, just add a new layer, then add more decoration, then another layer of jelly, and so on.
- The last step should always be the agar jelly.
Make colored raindrop cake
Even though the transparent water cake looks more authentic, some people would like to try a colored version. To do this, simply add the desired color using food coloring. You can also divide the liquid and dye it different colors and then combine them in a common container. This way you can create an interesting rainbow effect. Alternatively, colored Jell-O can be used instead of agar powder.
