Kue Lapis: The Ultimate Indonesian Dessert No Bake Recipe

cake flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content, while all-purpose flour is more accessible.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free, while regular milk is widely available.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor, while margarine is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness with additional flavor, while brown sugar is a cost-effective alternative.

Prepare a steamer and line a baking pan with parchment paper.

Mix egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until pale and fluffy.

Add melted butter and coconut milk to the egg mixture, stirring until combined.

Sift in cake flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until smooth.

In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

Gently fold the egg whites into the batter until just combined.

Divide the batter into portions and color each with food coloring as desired.

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

Repeat layering with different colored batters, steaming each layer before adding the next.

Once all layers are complete, steam the cake for an additional 30 minutes to ensure it is cooked through.

Remove from the steamer and let cool before slicing.

Serve at room temperature.

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