Hawaiian Mochi

Directions

1. 1
   Grease and flour a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
2. 2
   Mix mochi flour with baking powder. Set aside.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. 4
   Pour coconut milk and evaporated milk into a large glass measure.
5. 5
   Add enough water to make 1 quart liquid total.
6. 6
   With mixer running, gradually add milk mixture to creamed mixture alternately with flour and baking powder mixture.
7. 7
   Stir in vanilla.
8. 8
   Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with sesame seed.
9. 9
   Bake in a preheated 350° oven about 1 hour or until a wood pick inserted in center comes out nearly clean.
10. 10
    Cool, then cut into 24 pieces.