Indonesian Cake: Thick Pancake (Martabak Manis)

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut cream adds richness with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

chocolate sprinkles

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate chips offer more antioxidants.

Mix 2 and 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 5 teaspoons of instant yeast in a bowl.

Add a generous pinch of salt and mix.

Crack 3 whole eggs into a bowl and mix them loosely.

Add the eggs to the dry ingredients followed by 502 cups of whole milk and mix until completely combined.

Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let it stand for 1 to 2 hours until doubled in size.

Grease the pan with melted butter or spray it with cooking spray.

Pour the batter into the pan and cook over small to medium heat, covering with a lid.

Cook until bubbly, then sprinkle with sugar.

Top with chocolate sprinkles and drizzle with sweetened condensed milk.

Fold the pancake in half and slice it.

For the second pancake, top with cheese and chocolate sprinkles, and drizzle with sweetened condensed milk.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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