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Butter Mochi

Perfectly Chewy Butter Mochi: A Tropical Delight at Home

This Butter Mochi recipe brings the taste of Hawaii into your kitchen with its chewy texture and rich coconut flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Evaporated Milk Can substitute with non-dairy milk
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk or Coconut Cream Coconut cream for denser cake
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract
  • 2 large Eggs Large
  • 2 cups Glutinous Rice Flour (Mochiko) Do not substitute with regular rice flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder

Equipment

  • 9 x 13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Butter Mochi
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar until smooth and glossy.
  4. Add the evaporated milk, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix until fully combined.
  5. Fold in glutinous rice flour and baking powder until smooth, avoiding over-mixing.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Gather and premeasure all ingredients. Allow cooling completely before slicing for the best texture.

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