Lapis Legit, The Delicious Sweetness in Every Layer

Kapanlagi.com - Looking for a cake served on special occasions or used as a gift to loved ones? Lapis legit could be the right choice. Its soft texture with the perfect sweetness, this beautiful layered cake is suitable to be enjoyed with a cup of coffee or tea in the midst of warm conversations. Simple in appearance, there are actually some interesting facts about this traditional Indonesian cake.

Colonial Era Heritage

Classified as a legendary cake, lapis legit with its distinctive aroma was actually first made during the Dutch colonial era. It was named Spekkoek, which comes from the Dutch language where spek means fat and koek means cake. Interestingly, this name was given because its layers were considered similar to pork fat. This recipe was later modified into lapis legit, which provides a sweet taste with every bite.

Challenging Skills and Patience

Many people give up easily when attempting to make lapis legit. Having a high level of difficulty, because this cake has a total of 18 layers, some even make it up to 22 layers. Each layer is baked gradually, starting from the first layer which is half-baked. It's no wonder that the making process takes quite a long time, between 4-6 hours.

Expensive Price

Lapis Legit is considered as one of the cakes with a relatively high selling price. Not only because of the time-consuming process and the need for special skills, but also because of the ingredients. In addition to premium quality butter, the batter also requires 30-40 chicken eggs. Some even use free-range chicken eggs for a more savory taste.

Symbol of Prosperity

Often presented in religious celebrations, such as Eid al-Fitr and Christmas, Lapis Legit is also served as a treat for Chinese New Year, also known as Imlek. Not only delicious in taste, this cake is also considered as a symbol of prosperity. Cake with many layers is expected to bring blessings that are layered as if they never end.

Previously Included in the List of the Most Delicious Cakes in the World

In addition to rendang, you should be proud to be a connoisseur or even a maker of lapis legit. This spiced cake was once included in the list of the 17 most delicious national cakes in the world in 2016. It was ranked 14th, surpassing dorayaki from Japan and positioned just below Baklava from Turkey and the typical English Victoria Sponge cake.

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