Nian Gao (Baked Chinese New Year Cake)

Ingredients

• 3 cups (750 ml) sweet glutinous rice flour
• 3 cups (750 ml) milk
• 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) granulated sugar
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter, melted
• 1 tsp (5 ml) ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) toasted shaved coconut
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) toasted sliced almonds
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) toasted sesame seeds
• Optional: 1 tsp (5 ml) coconut extract