Colorful 9-Layer Sweet Potato Kuih Lapis | Gao Teng Kueh) – Traditional Steamed Cake九层糕

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.

pandan leaves

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: green food coloring

Vanilla extract offers a different aroma.

Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into small pieces.

Steam the sweet potatoes until soft and tender.

Prepare the syrup by combining sugar, water, salt, and pandan leaves in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer until sugar dissolves. Remove pandan leaves and divide the syrup into three portions.

In three separate bowls, blend each type of sweet potato with its respective ingredients and one portion of the sugar syrup until smooth.

Divide each mixture into 3 equal portions for layering.

Lightly grease an 8x8 inch pan and place it in the steamer to preheat.

Pour one portion of the white mixture into the prepared pan and steam for 4 minutes.

Pour one portion of the orange mixture on top of the white layer and steam for 5 minutes.

Pour one portion of the purple mixture on top of the orange layer and steam for 5 minutes.

Continue alternating the layers (white, orange, purple) until all 9 layers are done, steaming for 5 minutes after the final layer.

Turn off the heat and let the cake sit uncovered in the steamer for 2 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Let the cake cool completely for 2–3 hours before cutting.

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