noun
steamed confection; steamed cake
Refers to traditional Japanese sweets made by steaming, such as manjū, uirō, or steamed yōkan. Also used for modern steamed cakes.
和菓子屋で蒸し菓子を買った。
I bought steamed confections at the Japanese sweets shop.
蒸し菓子はもちもちした食感が特徴です。
Steamed cakes are characterized by their chewy texture.
Compound of 蒸し (mushi, 'steaming') + 菓子 (kashi, 'confection').