Lapis Legit (Thousands Layer Cake)

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 22
Lapis Legit (Thousands Layer Cake) recipe
in Dessert

Prep

40 min

Cook

80 min

Ready In

120 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

6 egg whites , room temperature
15 egg yolks , room temperature
250 icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
390 g unsalted butter , room temperature
120 g all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
404
Sugar
21g
Fat
32g
Lapis Legit, also known as Thousand Layer Cake, is a famous Indonesian cake that's as beautiful as it is delicious. This cake is so named because it consists of a seemingly endless number of thin layers, stacked one on top of the other to create a tall, impressive cake. Lapis Legit is traditionally served during special occasions such as weddings and holidays, but it's also a popular treat to enjoy at any time. The layers of this cake are delicately spiced with cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg, and the texture is light and airy. While this cake can be difficult to make, the effort is worthwhile when you consider the delicious end result.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 160°C.
2.Grease and line a 20 cm square baking tray with baking paper.
3.In a bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
4.In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, icing sugar, and vanilla extract until pale and creamy. Set aside.
5.In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add the egg yolk mixture gradually and beat until well combined.
6.Sift in the flour, baking powder, and spices and mix using a spatula until smooth.
7.Gently fold in the beaten egg whites until the batter is light and airy.
8.Pour 1/2 cup of batter into the prepared baking tray and spread it evenly with a spatula. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
9.Repeat the process, spreading each layer of batter evenly on top of the previous one, until all the batter is used up.
10.Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

Lapis Legit is a unique and delicious cake that’s perfect for any occasion.
It has a rich and buttery flavor that’s enhanced by the cinnamon and cardamom spices.

Each layer of this cake is thinly baked, which makes it light and airy without being too heavy.

It’s a great dessert to serve to guests or to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.

CONS

This cake requires a lot of time and effort to prepare, as each layer must be baked separately.

The cake is high in calories and fat due to the butter and eggs used in the recipe.

It’s not the healthiest dessert option due to its high calorie and fat content, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Lapis Legit isn’t exactly a health food, it does contain eggs which are a good source of protein and vitamins.
The spices used in this recipe such as cinnamon and cardamom have been linked to various health benefits such as reducing inflammation and aiding in digestion.

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