Spekkoek

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Spekkoek

스페코크

Indonesian layered cake originating from Java island

About this dish

Lapis legit, also known as spekkoek, and kueh lapis in Singapore, is a type of Indonesian layer cake. It was developed during colonial times in the Dutch East Indies. The firm-textured cake is a Dutch-Indonesian version of kue lapis, the multi-layered steamed rice cake common in Southeast Asia, but using Dutch ingredients like flour and butter. It contains a mix of Indonesian spices, such as cardamom, cinnamon, clove, mace and anise. The cake is made of flour and yolk and is rich in butter or margarine. Lapis legit is popular in Indonesia and is served as a holiday treat, especially for natal (Christmas), imlek (Chinese New Year), and lebaran (the Islam holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha). It is also served or given as gifts during many local festivities such as at birthday parties and weddings.

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