Sweet Snack Milk mochi (milk cake)

Make delicious mochi at home with glutinous rice flour, potato starch, and milk. Shape into cubes, sprinkle with cocoa powder, and enjoy this sweet treat!

The process was calming, almost meditative, as I carefully flattened the mixture and cut it into equal-sized pieces. Shaping them into perfect little cubes, I felt a sense of accomplishment. To add a special touch, I sprinkled them with cocoa powder, a twist that added a rich, chocolatey finish to the traditional recipe.

When I took the first bite, I was amazed at how something so simple could bring such joy. Sharing the mochi with my family, I realized that food truly has the power to connect us to our memories and to each other.

This recipe has since become a beloved staple in my home, perfect for rainy afternoons or any time we need a little sweetness in our lives. I hope it brings the same warmth and happiness to your home as it does to mine. Enjoy making and savoring this delightful treat!

Sweet Snack Milk mochi (milk cake)

Recipe by Nica Delos Santos

5.0 from 2 votes

Course: Dessert, SidesCuisine: JapaneseDifficulty: Easy

Servings

3

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Total time

35

minutes

Ingredients

• 20 g 20 Glutinous rice flour

• 40 g 40 potato starch

• 3 tablespoon 3 White sugar

• 200 ml 200 milk

• 1 pinch 1 salt

Directions

• In a heated pan, combine the glutinous rice flour, potato starch, salt, and white sugar.
• Add the milk.
• Stir the mixture over low heat until it thickens.
• Stir until the mixture turn sticky and wouldn’t stick on the pan anymore.
• When ready, transfer to a plate to flatten. Cut into equal size.
• Shape them into cube and sparkle with cocoa milk. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Video

Notes

• You may replace regular milk with coconut milk for a richer, creamier texture and a subtle hint of coconut flavor.
• Don’t be afraid to put a few drops of vanilla, almond, or matcha extract into the mixture for an extra layer of flavor.
• To enjoy it more you may add a sweet filling like red bean paste, chocolate ganache, or fruit preserves inside each mochi cube for a delightful surprise.
• You could also lightly toast the mochi cubes in a non-stick pan until they are golden brown on the outside for a slightly crispy texture and a warm, gooey center.
• Instead of just sprinkling cocoa powder, try rolling the mochi cubes in different toppings like shredded coconut, crushed nuts, or matcha powder for added flavor and texture variety.