Kueh Lapis or Kuih Lapis, more affectionallly known by Singaporeans and Malaysians is known as Kue Lapis or Lapis Legit in Bali, Indonesia.
For the uninitiated, the Kue Lapis is basically a multi-layered cake which is
meticulously made by hand in Bali by first, spreading a very thin layer of cake mixture recipe onto the baking pan. This is then placed in the oven and carefully baked under low heat until it solidifies. Then, another equally thin mixture made of a different flavor is spread over the first layer. The baking pan containing 2 layers is again placed into the oven under low heat. Once it solidifies, a 3rd layer is added. This process is slowly and painfully repeated for about 20 times until you get the Bali Lapis Legit -- The Layered Cake.
meticulously made by hand in Bali by first, spreading a very thin layer of cake mixture recipe onto the baking pan. This is then placed in the oven and carefully baked under low heat until it solidifies. Then, another equally thin mixture made of a different flavor is spread over the first layer. The baking pan containing 2 layers is again placed into the oven under low heat. Once it solidifies, a 3rd layer is added. This process is slowly and painfully repeated for about 20 times until you get the Bali Lapis Legit -- The Layered Cake.
Just to bake just 1 good tasting cake, it takes hours by a person whose main virtue must surely be of "pure patience". In our recent family trip to Bali, we were very fortunate enough to sample some Kueh Lapis by our Bali driver , Bina.
The taste is certainly difficult to describe. I'll just call it heavenly. It's smooth texture combined with the different layers of flavours is pure sinful indulgence.
Eat these is small portions and slowly to enjoy it's full impact. Compared to our Kueh Lapis in Singapore which we normally consume, this Bali Kue Lapis must surely win hands down.
Eat these is small portions and slowly to enjoy it's full impact. Compared to our Kueh Lapis in Singapore which we normally consume, this Bali Kue Lapis must surely win hands down.
Our samples tasted so good that we needed no convincing in purchasing 10 pieces home for friends and other family members. The results? --> Their expressive smiles on their faces says it all. I'm sure that this will be one of their "must gets" when they visit Bali next time.
One caution on the Lapis Legit. Eat the cake within 3-4 days as advised by Bina because since NO preservatives are added, it will not last long. Understand from Bina that the Kuih Lapis in Bali are made upon confirmation of order and never made in bulk. Call Bina on where to get your taste-buds satisfied.
Well, for me at least... the "not last long" aspect will not apply. It's just heavenly too good tasting to even last.
Happy Kueh Lapising !!!
Suzanne Lee Siok Hwee and Family
Singapore
Singapore
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