Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush a 9 x 13 inch or 9 x 9 inch pan with butter.

Step 2

Add melted butter and sugar to a large bowl. Whisk by hand or use an electric mixer to mix butter and sugar together until combined. Then add molasses, coconut milk, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix until well combined.

Step 3

Add Mochiko flour, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, and ground cloves to the wet ingredients. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.

Step 5

Bake for 50-60 minutes (longer time for smaller pan). Insert a toothpick or test knife into the middle of butter mochi, it is done when your knife comes out clean.

Step 6

Allow to cool completely before cutting and serving.