Nicky Tirta Shares Aesthetic Klepon Cake Recipe, Perfect for Iftar Ideas

Kapanlagi.com - The month of Ramadan is always associated with various tempting sweet dishes. This time, actor and chef, Nicky Tirta, shares a special recipe for Klepon Cake that presents a modern touch while still maintaining the traditional klepon flavor.

Through his latest post on Instagram, Nicky Tirta shows a step-by-step guide to making the aesthetic Klepon Cake, from the sponge cake batter, coconut filling, to the charming final decoration. This post immediately caught the attention of netizens, especially food lovers looking to try new creations for iftar.

Not only does it look tempting, but this recipe also uses simple ingredients that are easy to find. "Welcome the holy month of Ramadan with love!" Nicky wrote in the caption of his post. Let's check out the complete recipe.

1. Ingredients for Sponge Cake

Nicky Tirta Shares an Aesthetic Klepon Cake Recipe. (instagram/nickytirta)

Egg ingredients

• 4 pcs Eggs
• 50 gr Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Emulsifier

Dry ingredients

• 100 gr Flour
• 10 gr Cornstarch
• 8 gr Potato starch (optional substitute for flour)
• 1/2 tsp Baking powder

Wet ingredients

• 110 gr Butter (melted)
• 15 ml Liquid milk
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 tsp Pandan paste

2. How to Make Sponge Cake

1. Mix the egg ingredients until frothy and well combined.
2. Add the dry ingredients and mix again until it becomes pale white and stiff.
3. Melt the butter and mix all the wet ingredients.
4. Gradually pour into the batter. Gently fold everything together until well combined
5. Pour into the baking pan.
6. Bake at 175°C for 28 minutes.

3. Ingredients and How to Make Coconut Filling

Nicky Tirta Shares Aesthetic Klepon Cake Recipe. (instagram/nickytirta)

For the characteristic sweet coconut filling, prepare the following ingredients:

• 50g dried coconut
• 150g palm sugar
• 50ml water
• tapioca + water = 1 tbsp + 50ml

Steps for the filling:

1. Heat the water and palm sugar until melted and dissolved. Then add the grated coconut (dry/fresh) and mix well together.
2. If you want it to be thicker/chewy, you can add the tapioca/sago solution with water
3. Sauté and mix well.

4. Making Whipped Cream

As a complement, this whipped cream will provide extra softness:

Ingredient A:

• 400ml (very cold) whipping cream
• 100 grams granulated sugar

Ingredient B:

• 50ml whipping cream
• 75ml liquid milk
• gelatin powder + water: 18g + 50ml (dissolve)

Steps to make Whipped Cream:

1. Mix the whipping cream with granulated sugar
2. until thick and solid, set aside and refrigerate.
3. Heat the cream and milk in a small pan
4. (not until boiling) then add the gelatin solution. Stir until dissolved and set aside to room temperature.
5. Mix again with the previously made whipped cream, and mix again until well combined.

5. Make Pandan Glaze

Nicky Tirta Shares Aesthetic Klepon Cake Recipe. (instagram/nickytirta)

After all components are ready, the next step is to make the pandan glaze:

• White chocolate 330 gr
• Whipping cream 100 ml
• Gelatin powder 8 gr mixed with 50 ml of water
• Pandan paste 1 tsp

6. Assembling Klepon Cake

After all components are ready, the next step is the assembly:

1. Cut the sponge cake into several layers.
2. Place one layer, then add coconut filling and cover with another layer.
3. Spread whipped cream evenly over the entire surface of the cake.

To make it look more aesthetic, Nicky Tirta adds special decorations:

1. Coat the cake with a green pandan mirror glaze for a glossy finish.
2. Sprinkle grated coconut on one side of the cake for an interesting visual effect.
3. Decorate with whipped cream and additional biscuit crumble for a crunchy texture.

7. Netizens' Reactions

Nicky Tirta Shares Aesthetic Klepon Cake Recipe. (instagram/nickytirta)

This post received a lot of positive reactions from Nicky Tirta's followers. Many of his followers on Instagram are interested in trying to make this cake. This Klepon Cake can be an interesting choice for breaking the fast. With a combination of sweet, savory flavors, and a soft texture, this dish is guaranteed to make the breaking fast moment even more special.

That’s the news from Nicky Tirta sharing the aesthetic klepon cake recipe. Are KLovers interested in making this cake? If not now, when?

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