Lapis Rempah (Spice Layer Cake)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a unique sweetness while brown sugar enhances moisture.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and adds a nutty flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

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

Cream 1 cup of butter and 1 cup of sugar together until light and fluffy.

Add 6 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Sift together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with 1 cup of coconut milk.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a mix of spices to the batter.

Divide the batter into portions for layering, adding food coloring to some portions if desired.

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

Repeat layering with remaining batter, steaming each layer for 10-15 minutes until firm.

Once all layers are done, let the cake cool completely before removing from the pan.

Slice into pieces and serve at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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