Mochi Cake Mix

When you hear the word mochi, it’s likely that ice cream is the next thing that comes to mind. And while we have a fervent appreciation for that frozen foodstuff (check out the options in our frozen cases for proof!), there are other culinary creations made with this chewy rice paste that have nothing to do with ice cream.

One example in our stores is Trader Joe’s Crispy Crunchy Mochi Rice Nuggets, those irresistible puffs of salty fried glutinous rice found in our snack aisle. And now joining the lineup of mochi-based comestibles for a limited time is Trader Joe’s Mochi Cake Mix.

Inspired by Hawaii’s classic butter mochi, Trader Joe’s Mochi Cake Mix starts with a base of sweet rice flour. This glutinous flour is the key to creating that delightfully chewy, almost bouncy texture that mochi admirers know and love, while the addition of sugar and coconut milk powder add delightful sweetness.

For maximum Mochi enjoyment, combine the Mix with water, eggs, and salted butter, and bake for about 45 minutes. Let cool slightly—if you can stand the wait—and you’ll be rewarded with a gluten free, sweet, buttery, golden yellow treat, with notes of vanilla and a satisfying chew.

Motivated to experiment with your Mochi Cake? Add some matcha powder or a handful of blueberries to the Mix. Go for the double chocolate blitz and add cocoa powder and chocolate chips. Or swap coconut milk in place of the water and garnish the batter with shredded coconut before baking—you’ll end up with a fragrant, richly tropical take on this Cake, complete with a captivatingly crunchy topping.

Similar specialty cake mixes are difficult to find; if you manage to find one, you can expect to pay upwards of $7.99(!). We’re offering 15-ounce boxes of gluten free Trader Joe’s Mochi Cake Mix for $3.99—a sweet deal for your wallet and your sweet tooth. Find them near our other baking mixes, for a limited time.

Ingredients and Nutrition Facts INGREDIENTS:

SWEET RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, COCONUT MILK POWDER (COCONUT MILK, MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH), NATURAL FLAVORS, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA).

CONTAINS COCONUT. NUTRITION FACTS:

about 6 servings per container | Serving size 1/6th pkg. (71g) dry mix; makes one piece (136g) | Amount per serving: Calories 370 (as prepared)

Total Fat 13g (17% DV), Saturated Fat 9g (45% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 80mg (27% DV), Sodium 170mg (7% DV), Total Carbohydrate 60g (22% DV), Dietary Fiber 1g (4% DV), Total Sugars 29g—Includes 29g Added Sugars (58% DV), Protein 5g, Vitamin D (2% DV), Calcium (2% DV), Iron (6% DV), Potassium (2% DV).

The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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NOTE: Since posting, the details of this item may have changed due to fluctuating market prices, federal regulations, currency rates, drought, bandits, rush hour traffic, filibusters, zombie apocalypse, punctilious product developers... Contact our Crew for current price and availability.