Emel AksuCuisinier Confirmé
24 July 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

Kue lapis is a technique-intensive Indonesian layer cake made by steaming thin layers of batter made with rice flour and coconut milk one at a time. Pour each layer over the previous one only after it has cooked and set so the cake forms smooth layers without falling apart. Because coconut milk is used instead of dairy milk, it can also be made for people following a lactose-free diet.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Prepare the batter

15 min

Whisk the rice flour, starch, granulated sugar, and salt with the coconut milk until smooth. Divide the batter in half and color one half.

2

Steam the first layer

4 min

Pour a thin layer of batter into the pan and steam it for 4 minutes, until the surface is dry.

3

Repeat the layers

22 min

Once each layer is dry, pour the next color over it. Repeat until all the batter is used, for 22 minutes.

4

Cool and slice

60 min

Let the cake cool completely before removing it from the pan, then slice it with a sharp knife.

Reminder

If you pour a new layer before the previous one is fully cooked, the layers will blend together and distinct lines will not form. Wait until each layer’s surface is dry before adding the next.

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Seda Karaca Marmiton 2 months ago

12 ince katman tek tek buharda pişti ve sonunda gerçekten pürüzsüz çizgiler çıktı, emeğine değdi.

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