Kue Cubit
Photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Kue_cubit#/media/File:Kue_cubit.jpg
Kue Cubit is a popular Indonesian snack that’s often found at street stalls and markets. These small, bite-sized pancakes are made from a simple batter of flour, sugar, eggs, and milk, and they are cooked in a special mold that gives them their distinctive round shape. Kue Cubit means “pinch cake” in Indonesian, a name derived from the way these treats are often picked up—by pinching them between your fingers.
Kue Cubit is typically cooked until the edges are firm, but the center remains soft and gooey, similar to a molten cake. They are usually topped with a variety of sweet toppings like chocolate sprinkles, grated cheese, or even Oreo crumbs, making them a fun and customizable treat.
Kue Cubit Recipe (Indonesian Mini Pancakes)
Ingredients (Makes about 15-20 Mini Pancakes)
- All-purpose flour – 1 cup
- Sugar – ½ cup
- Baking powder – ½ teaspoon
- Baking soda – ¼ teaspoon
- Eggs – 2 large
- Milk – ½ cup
- Butter – 2 tablespoons (melted)
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – A pinch
- Chocolate sprinkles, grated cheese, or matcha powder – For topping
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Batter
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking until smooth and lump-free.
Step 2: Heat the Pan
- Preheat a kue cubit pan, mini pancake pan, or takoyaki pan over medium heat. Lightly grease each mold with butter or oil.
Step 3: Cook the Kue Cubit
- Fill each mold about ¾ full with batter.
- Sprinkle your choice of toppings, such as chocolate sprinkles, grated cheese, or matcha powder, onto the batter.
- Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is slightly set but soft.
- Carefully remove the kue cubit from the pan using a skewer or small spatula.
Serving Suggestions
Kue Cubit is best enjoyed warm and freshly made. They are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Customize with toppings like:
- Chocolate chips
- Nutella or peanut butter
- Powdered sugar
| Name_ | Kue Cubit |
|---|---|
| Origin_ | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Morphology_ | ◎ ball |
| Flavor_ | sweet |
| Filling_ | various |
| Topping_ | various |
| Recipe_ | Kue Cubit Recipe |
| « All Pancakes_ | |