Vung Tau is famous as an ideal destination, where you can enjoy a peaceful and fresh space. This place is also notable for its abundance of delicious dishes, especially dishes made from fresh seafood with the flavors of the far sea. Besides, Vung Tau cuisine still does not forget to bring you wonderful experiences with unique and attractive cakes.
One of the famous cakes here is Bánh bông lan trứng muối aka Salted egg sponge cake. The characteristics of this cake are the fragrant milk smell and soft, spongy taste. Besides, there is also a unique combination with a variety of other ingredients such as cheese, meat floss, etc.
History
Salted egg sponge cake first appeared in Vung Tau in the 50s of the 20th century. The creator of this cake is Mr. Huynh Ngoc Duy, he inherited his mother’s profession and then expanded and developed it with a brand called “Cây cột điện”. From simple sponge cakes, he created a sponge cake combined with unique ingredients such as salted eggs, cheese, and meat floss.
Specialties
Vung Tau salted egg sponge cake originated from France and China – two countries that possess unique cuisine and delicate features. Along with the ingenuity of the bakers, they have created a very unique flavor for it – a characteristic that you cannot confuse with any other type of cake.
Right from the first piece of cake, you can feel the soft, spongy taste of the cake and the characteristic aroma of the mixture of flour, butter, and egg yolk.
Another special feature of the cake is the cheesy taste of cheese that melts in the mouth.
The cheesy taste of cheese combined with the salty taste of meat floss makes the cake more attractive.
Main ingredient
– Flour
– Chicken eggs
– Granulated sugar, iodized salt, margarine
– Salted egg yolks
– Cheese
– Fresh milk, fresh orange juice
Recommend some places to enjoy
- Gốc cột điện: There are many types of cakes sold here such as salted egg sponge cakes with cheese or salted egg sponge cakes. In particular, the cakes are made directly at the shop so you can enjoy the hot cakes right away.
Address: No. 17B Nguyen Truong To Street, Ward 2, Vung Tau City
- Golden Bakery: Golden Bakery is famous for its salted egg sponge cake specially combined with 3 different sauces. The cake here is considered soft, rich in sauce, and moderately sweet.
Address: No. 376 Le Hong Phong Street, Ward 3, Vung Tau City
If you are looking for a delicious and authentic Vietnamese dish, Bánh bông lan trứng muối is a great option. It is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone.
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