special puto cheese

person of all ages loved this food. its a symbol of being a filipino.

1 cup all purpose-flour
2 tsp.baking powder
1/2 tsp.salt
2 pcs egg yolks
3/4 cup white sugar, divided
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1 pandan leaf
2 pcs egg whites
2 tbsp. cheese, grated

In a medium mixing bowl, sift all purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder and salt three times. Set aside.
Beat yolks until lemon colored. Add 1/2 cup sugar gradually and continue beating.
Fold in flour mixture to egg yolks alternately with water and milk. Set aside.
Meanwhile, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add 1/4 cup white sugar and continue beating until stiff. Fold in egg batter. Blend well and pour mixture in a 9-inch cake pan.

Sprinkle grated cheese on top. Cover with cheese cloth. Steam for 30 minutes with the pandan on the water. it is done when a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.