Description
A traditional Southeast Asian steamed layer cake known for its colorful layers and sweet, fragrant taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g rice flour
- 100g tapioca flour
- 200g sugar
- 400ml coconut milk
- 200ml water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pandan extract
- Food coloring (red and green)
Instructions
- Mix rice flour, tapioca flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Add coconut milk and water, stir until smooth.
- Divide the batter into three equal parts.
- Add pandan extract to one part and green food coloring to another.
- Leave the third part plain or add red food coloring.
- Grease a steaming tray and pour the first layer (plain or red).
- Steam for 5 minutes until set.
- Add the next layer (green) and steam for 5 minutes.
- Repeat with the final layer (pandan).
- Steam for 15 minutes until fully cooked.
- Let cool before cutting into pieces.
Notes
- Use fresh coconut milk for best flavor.
- Ensure each layer is fully set before adding the next.
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Steamed Layer Cake, Kuih Lapis, dessert, traditional