Kek lapis often has more than 18 layers, so baking requires patience, but less layers can still prove equally impressive. The Indonesian layer cake is served at Imlek (Chinese New Year) as well as ...

The rich, buttery aroma of kek lapis (layer cake) greets me when I walk into Seri's (short for Sharifah Zainon) small baking studio at her home near Kuala Lumpur. The alluring aroma is not ...

Kek batik earns its name from its patterned appearance where the layers of biscuits interwoven with chocolate resemble the intricate designs of ... Retro Recipe: Kek batik. Posted: 12 March 2025 ...

Amid the hectic preparations for Aidilfitri, kek batik is an accessible recipe that invites even novice cooks to participate in the joy of “baking”. Its rich, ...

The recipe was passed down by her mum, but Chai continues to improve her technique and quality with new designs and flavours. Making kek lapis is not for the faint-hearted.

Baking a good kek lapis requires a lot of time and high-quality ingredients, which means that they are also expensive, with prices going up to RM300 (roughly £50) or more for a square, one ...