Royal Bibingka is it the Mother of Butter Mochi? (2024)

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Royal Bibingka is made with ground sweet rice flour, coconut milk and eggs. It's similarity to butter mochi is uncanny. So is it one and the same? Let's investigate.

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Where does Royal Bibingka come from?

Royal Bibingka has roots in Vigan, Ilocos Sur in the Philippines. Traditionally it is made in small portions like a cupcake and made with ground sweet sticky rice, coconut milk and eggs. Then it is topped with butter and a sprinkle of cheese. Much like a cassava cake.

It has a more soft and sticky bite than a traditional Bibingka and more heavy and richer, which is probably why it is baked in smaller portions.

What is the Hawaii Connection?

Labour was needed in Hawaii to work in the sugar and pineapple plantations. The first Filipino Farm Laborers arrived in December 1906 from Candon, Illocos Sur and kept coming. Currently 85% of Filipinos in Hawaii are Illocano. Which is how I believe Royal Bibingka became Butter Mochi and uniquely Hawaiian.

So Who Invented Butter Mochi?

As with most Hawaiian food, it's origins start at a potluck. So there is not one person we can pinpoint too. I have a vintage butter mochi cookbook and they mention that many of the recipes are from friends and family who contributed to the book and they shared it because everyone loved it at the potluck.

My theory is that an Illocano kept bringing Royal Bibingka to family parties and shared the recipe because it was so good. Eventually the word Bibingka got replaced with Mochi because Filipino's love to assimilate like that. Then the cheese got removed as well. Ah, imagine if that didn't happen and everyone instead was making Royal Bibingka recipes that are all over the place now??

Ingredients for Royal Bibingka

Sweet Rice Flour - In this recipe we like using Mochiko Sweet Rice Flour from Koda Farms.

Coconut Milk - This gives the Royal Bibingka a sweet and slight coconut flavor.

Butter - We don't use so much in this recipe but it's good to add for additional fat and flavor.

Condensed Milk - This combines the addition of more milk and the sugar.

Eggs - The eggs give the lift to the bibingka.

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How to Make it

You can either mix it in a blender or in a bowl. The blender is the easiest as it doesn't take as long to mix and it ensures that everything is mixed properly.

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All you need to do is toss everything in the blender and blend on high for 2-3 minutes. Then divide the batter in a 12 cup muffin tin that has been sprayed with coconut oil. Bake for 15 minutes at 350F.

If you want to do it in a bowl, place everything in a large bowl and whisk well until the better is smooth.

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Toppings

In the middle of baking you take out the Royal Bibingka and brush it with butter and top it with cheese and put it back in the oven and bake for a further 10 minutes.

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When you initially take them out of the oven to put on the toppings they might be slightly puffy. Don't worry just wait a minute or two and they will deflate.

Cooling Down Royal Bibingka

Once the cheese has melted and the bibingka is nice and golden take the muffin tin out of the oven and leave them to rest for 10 minutes. Then use a small knife to run against the side of the muffins to help take them out.

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They are best to be eaten when they are fully cooled down. I find that if you eat them right away they are still a bit mushy in the middle and they don't have the chewiness yet.

Royal Bibingka is best eaten when it is at room temperature and fully set.

Storing

If you are taking them to a potluck, they should be gone in a flash. However if you do have some leftover you can leave them in a cake dome covered for a day or two. Longer than that I would store them in a sealed container in the fridge for a week. To re-heat just pop them in the microwave for 15 seconds.

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When you do bring them to a potluck, don't forget to tell them it's Royal Bibingka thank you very much and it's Filipino.

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Royal Bibingka Recipe

Made with coconut milk, sweet rice flour, eggs and topped with melted butter and cheese.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Course: Dessert, Merienda, Snack

Cuisine: Filipino

Servings: 12 Servings

Author: Rezel Kealoha

Equipment

Ingredients

Bibingka

  • 2 Cups Sweet Rice Flour (Mochiko Brand)
  • 1 Can Coconut Milk (14oz)
  • ½ Cup Condensed Milk
  • ¼ Cup Melted Butter
  • 3 Eggs

Toppings

  • 2 Tablespoons Melted Butter
  • 1 Cup Shreaded Cheese

Instructions

  • Prep. Pre-heat oven to 350F and spray muffin tin with coconut oil

  • Blend. Put the sweet rice flour, coconut milk, condensed milk, melted butter and eggs in a blender. Blend for 2-3 minutes until smooth. See notes on how to mix with no blender.

  • Bake. divide the batter in a 12 cup muffin tin that has been sprayed with coconut oil. Bake for 15 minutes at 350F.

    After 15 minutes take out the Royal Bibingka and brush the tops with butter and top it with cheese and put it back in the oven and bake for a further 10 minutes.

  • Rest. Once the cheese has melted and thebibingkais nice and golden take the muffin tin out of the oven and leave them to rest for 10 minutes. Then use a small knife to run against the side of themuffinsto help take them out.

  • Serve. Royal Bibingka is best eaten when it is at room temperature and fully set. Wait at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • If you don't have a blender you can mix the batter in a bowl, place everything in a large bowl and whisk well until the better is smooth with no lumps.
  • When you initially take them out of the oven to put on the toppings they might be slightly puffy. Don't worry just wait a minute or two and they will deflate or use a spoon to push them down before brushing on the butter and adding the cheese.
  • They are best to be eaten when they are fully cooled down. I find that if you eat them right away they are still a bit mushy in the middle and they don't have the chewiness yet. Wait at least an hour after baking before serving.

Did you enjoy making it? I would love to see it! Tag me on Instagram @rezelkealoha with the #rezelkealoha!

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FAQs

What is Royal bibingka made of? ›

Royal Bibingka is made with ground sweet rice flour, coconut milk and eggs. It's similarity to butter mochi is uncanny.

How long can butter mochi last? ›

How long does butter mochi last? Butter mochi can last for up to three days left at room temperature. A week in the fridge, or if frozen up to a month. If you freeze the butter mochi to consume simply take them out and put them in the microwave for a minute to defrost.

What is the history of butter mochi cake? ›

Butter mochi is probably a descendant of bibingka, a Filipino cake that marks celebrations and is also borne from the magic of rice flour and coconut milk (though sometimes it's casava), butter mochi is now firmly, of Hawaii. In Hawaii, butter mochi is more popular than brownies, though it's baked into similar tins.

Can you freeze butter mochi cake? ›

You can also freeze mochi cake; first, cut into individual slices for quick and easy access to a piece. Store in an airtight container or freezer bag with the slices wrapped in plastic wrap or foil. They will last for up to three months in the freezer.

What does bibingka mean in English? ›

bi·​bing·​ka bē-ˈbiŋ-kə : a Philippine cake that is made with rice flour, water, and sometimes other ingredients (such as butter, sugar, cheese, or coconut) and that is traditionally cooked between banana leaves.

Why do Filipinos eat bibingka? ›

Bibingka is a traditional Christmas food in Philippine cuisine. It is usually eaten along with puto bumbóng as a snack after attending the nine-day Simbang Gabi ('Night mass', the Filipino version of Misa de Gallo).

Which country invented mochi? ›

Traditional mochi is a Japanese dessert made of whole rice grains or glutinous rice that is beaten with a wooden mallet until it becomes a flexible paste. There are several types of mochi, which all contain differing ingredients.

What does butter mochi taste like? ›

It's rich but not too sweet with subtle hints of vanilla, butter, and coconut. The interior is wonderfully chewy and the crust is addictively crispy. If you love a sweet treat and all things mochi, you have to make this!

Why is it called butter cake? ›

A butter cake is a cake in which one of the main ingredients is butter. Butter cake is baked with basic ingredients: butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and leavening agents such as baking powder or baking soda. It is considered one of the quintessential cakes in American baking.

What do you eat with mochi cake? ›

Because it's not dry like traditional cake, mochi cake doesn't even need icing; you can eat it on its own, or top it with toasted coconut, sesame seeds, powdered sugar, or lemon curd.

What is the shelf life of mochi cake? ›

Mochi is good for anywhere from one day up to a few months, depending on the type you purchase and the storage method used. Fresh homemade mochi typically must be eaten within a day. Fresh mochi from the store has a longer shelf-life if refrigerated and can last up to a week.

Can you reheat butter mochi? ›

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Microwave them for about 10 seconds to soften up or reheat them in a toaster oven. Let them cool before enjoying. I hope you enjoy this Hawaiian butter mochi recipe!

What is Filipino bibingka made of? ›

Bibingka belongs under the umbrella of kakanin, a category of indigenous sweets composed entirely of rice-based snacks, like biko. It's is traditionally made from slightly sour galapong (ground fermented sticky rice), coconut milk, water, and sugar.

What is Bibingkinitan made of? ›

OVERVIEW. Bibingkinitan is a homegrown brand from the Philippines offering bite-sized bibingka everyday. Bibingka commonly refers to a type of rice cake that is traditionally made from fermented sticky rice, coconut milk, water, and sugar, and is lined with banana leaves.

What is the raw materials of bibingka? ›

Traditionally, it is made from freshly milled rice (galapong) and coconut milk or water. It is then cooked or baked using clay pots heated with charcoals at the top and bottom. This is still done up to this day by the Bibingka or kakanin seller with various stands along the streets.

Why is it called bibingka? ›

Arsenio Manuel also noted that bibingka may have Chinese roots and its name might have been derived from the Hokkien root word “bi,” which means uncooked rice. This is the same origin for some Filipino kitchen items like bihon (noodles), bilo-bilo (glutinous rice balls), and biko (another rice cake).

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