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The calorie-free ‘raindrop cake’ has arrived in London – here’s how the unusual vegan dessert is made

The cake contains water, and sugar, and agar powder – a natural gelatine substitute. It is inspired by the Japanese dish "mizu shingen mochi."

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The raindrop cake is a crystal clear cake shaped as a water droplet. Yamagoya restaurant in London is now making the dessert, which only contains water, and sugar, and agar powder – a natural gelatin substitute.

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The little ingredients make the cake basically tasteless and calorie-free. It is usually served with sweet molasses syrup and roasted soybean flour.

It is inspired by the Japanese dish "mizu shingen mochi."

You can buy a raindrop cake for £2.30 alongside one of Yamagoya’s traditional ramen.

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