Lapis Legit (Many-Layered Spiced Cake)
Dessert
Dessert
12 servings
484 cal/serving
Instructions
1
Step 1
Mix and sift cloves, cardamom, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
ClovesCardamom seedsNutmeg powderCinnamon powder
2
Step 2
Beat butter until smooth and creamy.
Butter
3
Step 3
Whip egg yolks with sugar until fluffy.
Egg yolksCastor sugar
4
Step 4
Whip egg whites in a separate bowl until fluffy.
Egg whites
5
Step 5
Fold whipped egg whites into the egg yolk and sugar mixture.
Egg yolksEgg whitesCastor sugar
6
Step 6
Combine the sifted spices with condensed milk, cake flour, vanilla, and creamed butter to form the batter.
ClovesCardamom seedsNutmeg powderCinnamon powderSweetened condensed milkCake flourButterVanilla powder
7
Step 7
Grease a cake pan.
8
Step 8
Pour 30–35 ml batter into the pan to form a thin layer.
ClovesCardamom seedsNutmeg powderCinnamon powderVanilla powderEgg yolksEgg whitesCastor sugarSweetened condensed milkButterCake flour
9
Step 9
Bake under top heat in a preheated 350°F oven until the layer is golden, about 4–5 minutes.
ClovesCardamom seedsNutmeg powderCinnamon powderVanilla powderEgg yolksEgg whitesCastor sugarSweetened condensed milkButterCake flour
10
Step 10
Remove the pan from the oven.
11
Step 11
Brush the baked layer with butter for flavor.
Butter
12
Step 12
Top with another 30–35 ml batter to form the next layer.
ClovesCardamom seedsNutmeg powderCinnamon powderVanilla powderEgg yolksEgg whitesCastor sugarSweetened condensed milkButterCake flour
13
Step 13
Repeat the baking and layering process until about 30–40 layers are built.
ClovesCardamom seedsNutmeg powderCinnamon powderVanilla powderEgg yolksEgg whitesCastor sugarSweetened condensed milkButterCake flour
This recipe is adapted from Wikibooks. It is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.