Lapis Legit (Many-Layered Spiced Cake)
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).
- Prep
- 21 min
- Cook
- 1 hr 14 min
- Total
- 1 hr 35 min
- Servings
- As written in source
- Difficulty
- Advanced
Timings are approximate — worked out from the method, not measured in a test kitchen.
Ingredients
Quantities are retained as written by the source and do not scale automatically. Tap an ingredient to check it off as you go.
Cooking instructions
Procedure
Mix and sift cloves, cardamom, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
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Beat butter until smooth and creamy.
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Whip egg yolks with sugar until fluffy.
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Whip egg whites in separate mixing bowl until fluffy, then mix with egg yolks.
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Combine the spices, condensed milk, flour, and butter.
Procedure
Grease a cake pan.
Procedure
Using a small cup, spread 30–35 ml batter into the pan to make a layer.
Procedure
Bake in preheated 350°F oven, heated from the top, until golden (4–5 minutes).
Procedure
Remove from oven, brush with butter for flavoring, and top with another 30–35 ml batter to make another layer.
Procedure
Repeat the baking and layering to make around 30–40 layers.
Notes, tips, and variations
Adding to the complexity of the baking process, some cake shops add dried plums (prunes) inside and on top of the cake.
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Use the quantities listed in the original recipe. Adjust them manually if making a different batch size.
Storage
Cool completely, then keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheating
Reheat gently with a splash of water in a covered pan, rather than blasting it, so nothing dries out.
Approximate values per serving. Worked out from the ingredient list — treat them as a guide, not a measurement.
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