Layered Sarawak Cake (kek Lapis Sarawak)

Layered Sarawak Cake, also known as Kek Lapis Sarawak, is a popular Malaysian dessert known for its intricate layers and rich flavors. This cake is a labor of love, requiring patience and precision to create the beautiful layers that make it so special.

Layered Sarawak Cake (kek Lapis Sarawak)

Ingredients

  • 500g butter
  • 300g condensed milk
  • 8 egg yolks
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 200g plain flour
  • 1/2 tsp mixed spice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder
  • 1/4 tsp almond essence
  • Food coloring (various colors)

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and condensed milk together until smooth.
  2. Add in the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Sift in the plain flour and mixed spice, then mix until well combined.
  5. Divide the batter into separate bowls and add different food coloring to each bowl.
  6. Preheat the oven to 150°C and grease a cake pan.
  7. Layer the colored batters in the cake pan, one layer at a time, and bake for 10-15 minutes for each layer.
  8. Repeat the layering and baking process until all the batter is used up.
  9. Once the cake is fully layered, bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  10. Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
45 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
40g
Protein
5g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Cake pan Mixing bowls Whisk or electric mixer Spatula

Tools

Oven Cake slicer

Serving suggestions

Serve the Layered Sarawak Cake with a hot cup of Malaysian coffee or tea for a delightful treat.

Tips & tricks

To achieve clean and distinct layers, it's important to spread each layer of batter evenly and gently press down before adding the next layer.

Cost

$15