Rainbow Nonya Kueh Lapis Recipe | Singapore Nine Layer Steamed Cake | no bake Asian desserts

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: low-fat coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Low-fat coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

food coloring

🥗Healthier: natural fruit purees

💰Cheaper: none

Fruit purees provide color and flavor without additives.

Prepare a steamer and line a cake pan with banana leaves or parchment paper.

Mix rice flour, tapioca flour, and salt in a bowl.

Combine coconut milk, water, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.

Add the flour mixture to the coconut milk mixture and stir until smooth.

Divide the batter into two bowls; color one with pandan extract and leave the other plain.

Pour a layer of the plain batter into the prepared pan and steam for 10-15 minutes until set.

Add a layer of the colored batter on top and steam for another 10-15 minutes.

Repeat layering, alternating colors, until all batter is used, steaming each layer until set.

Let the cake cool completely before removing from the pan.

Slice into thin pieces and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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