Sweet Osmanthus-Infused Glutinous Rice Cake

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Soft and chewy glutinous rice cakes delicately flavored with fragrant sweet osmanthus blossoms and a hint of honey. This Chinese-inspired dumpling recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers glutinous rice flour, water, sweet osmanthus flowers (dried) into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 6 Chinese cuisine 150 cal/serving

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Ingredients

200 g glutinous rice flour
180 ml water
2 tbsp sweet osmanthus flowers (dried)
2 tbsp honey
50 g sugar
1 tbsp (for greasing) vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring 180 ml water to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan. Add 2 tbsp dried sweet osmanthus flowers and steep for 10 minutes to infuse fragrance. Strain out flowers and reserve the infused water.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine 200 g glutinous rice flour and 50 g sugar. Gradually add the osmanthus-infused water while stirring to form a smooth batter.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp honey for natural sweetness.
Step 4: Lightly grease a 7-inch round cake pan with 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the surface.
Step 5: Steam over boiling water for 25-30 minutes until the cake is set and translucent around the edges. Remove from steamer and let cool completely before slicing into pieces.