Butter Mochi

Buttery, chewy and coconut-y. What more could you ask for in a dessert or snack?

Super simple to make, Butter Mochi combines Japanese rice flour with more tropical ingredients like coconut milk. The end result is a treat that has the chewy texture of mochi but with tropical flavors. Give this popular Hawaiian treat a try!

Butter Mochi

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 16 oz Rice Flour (usually one box of Mochiko)
  • 14 oz Coconut Milk (1 can)
  • 12 oz Evaporated Milk (1 can)
  • ½ cup Desiccated coconut (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Grease a 9x13in pan
  • Mix the melted butter and sugar in a large bowl with a mixer
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well between each
  • Add the vanilla, mix well again
  • Fold in the rice flour and baking powder (the mixture will look pretty dry at this stage)
  • Add in coconut milk and evaporated milk then mix well with mixer until the batter is nice and smooth
  • Pour the mixture in the pan
  • Top with desiccated coconut if desired, then bake for an hour
  • Allow to cool to room temperature. Cut into pieces and serve
Keyword quick and easy