Lapis Legit (Many-Layered Spiced Cake)
Cuisine of Indonesia Lapis legit (Dutch: spekkoek) is a spice-flavored multilayered cake. A legacy of Dutch occupation in Indonesia, the cake is enjoyed during Eid ul-Fitr and Christmas celebrations. In the Netherlands, the sliced cake is served as dessert in Rijsttafel (Indonesian rice table). The cake has a firm texture similar to baumkuchen, but without a
Before you start
A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.
Preparation checklist
- Read all 10 method steps from beginning to end.
- Measure and arrange all 11 listed ingredients.
- Keep the recipe open and follow each step in order; the source does not state a total time.
Recipe notes & preparation tips
Adding to the complexity of the baking process, some cake shops add dried plums (prunes) inside and on top of the cake.
Adapted from the source recipe's notes.Method
- 01
Mix and sift cloves, cardamom, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- 02
Beat butter until smooth and creamy.
- 03
Whip egg yolks with sugar until fluffy.
- 04
Whip egg whites in separate mixing bowl until fluffy, then mix with egg yolks.
- 05
Combine the spices, condensed milk, flour, and butter.
- 06
Grease a cake pan.
- 07
Using a small cup, spread 30–35 ml batter into the pan to make a layer.
- 08
Bake in preheated 350°F oven, heated from the top, until golden (4–5 minutes).
- 09
Remove from oven, brush with butter for flavoring, and top with another 30–35 ml batter to make another layer.
- 10
Repeat the baking and layering to make around 30–40 layers.
Ready to serve
Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.
Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!Source & licence
This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: Public domain, credited to Pudding4brains; view original image record .
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