Kek Nona Manis

My cousin loves this nona manis, also known as steamed caramel cake. I like this as well as it is soft and not so sweet. But I still prefer Kek Spang, also known as the honeycomb cake. I'll make that soon. *grinz*

Ingredients:
150 g sugar
100 ml hot water
70 g butter
75 ml evaporated milk
1 egg, beaten
150 g plain flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
pinch of salt

Method:

• Place the 150g of sugar in a saucepan and heat gently until sugar melts and caramelizes to golden brown colour. Take care to keep pan on very low heat to avoid burning the caramel and remove pan from heat once it reaches a golden brown colour.
• Pour the hot water into the caramel, followed by the butter. Boil mixture for a few minutes until completely melted and a syrup is obtained. Allow mixture to cool and pour it out into a measuring cup (you need 160 to 170 ml)
• Add the milk and beaten egg to the cooled mixture and stir well to combine.
• Sift the flour and bicarbonate and salt into a mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre and pour in the liquid. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the liquid, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or balloon whisk for a smooth batter.
• Fill small muffin cups three-quarters full of batter and steam for 20 to 25 minutes.