Indonesia · Asia
Kue Lapis Legit
Dozens of broiled layers, one at a time, until a thousand-layer cake emerges.
Indonesian lapis legitthousand layer cake
The Chemistry in This Bake
Broiling one thin batter layer at a time, repeating dozens of times to build a laminated cake structure.
Learn the full technique →Ingredients
- Butter (generous)
- Egg yolks
- Sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Condensed milk
- Vanilla extract
- Mixed spices (cinnamon, cardamom, clove)
Method
Cream butter and sugar until very light.
Beat in egg yolks gradually until the mixture is glossy.
Fold in flour, condensed milk, and warm spices.
Spread a thin layer in a lined pan and broil until golden, 2-3 minutes.
Add the next layer of batter and broil again; repeat 20-30 times.
Cool completely before slicing to preserve the layered structure.