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Vietnamese Pandan Coconut Bundt Cake (Alien Green Cake)
A vibrant green Vietnamese cake known as Bánh Bông (cow cake) with a chewy, mochi‑like texture and a honeycomb interior. Flavored with coconut and pandan extract, baked in a bundt pan for a stunning presentation.
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Critical Success Points
- • Do not open the oven during the first 30 minutes of baking.
- • Do not over‑mix the batter; stop when just combined.
- • Strain both the eggs and the final batter to ensure smoothness.
- • Use double‑acting baking powder for proper lift.
Safety Warnings
- • Hot sugar mixture can cause severe burns; handle with care.
- • Use oven mitts when handling the hot bundt pan.
- • Be cautious when straining hot batter to avoid steam burns.
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