How to Make Kue Lapis (Steamed Layer Cake)

Kue Lapis

Tasty Asian Dessert. Easy Steps.

Recipe for Kue Lapis

Ingredients:

  • 230g rice flour
  • 45g corn starch
  • 840 ml coconut milk
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pandan paste
  • A few drops yellow and red colouring

Note: For this kuih you can use any color or as many layers as you like.

  • 280g castor sugar
  • 250ml water
  • 3 pandan leaves

Method:

  • Mix the sugar, water and pandan leaves in a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil until the sugar dissolves completely. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together rice flour, cornstarch and salt. Add in coconut milk, mix well. Stir in syrup. Strain the batter to ensure it is free from lumps.
  • Divide batter into 3 equal portions. One add in the pandan paste (green), one in yellow coloring and one in red coloring. From each color portion divide into 3 equal portions (this will ensure you will get 9 layers of kueh)
  • Place a greased 8 inch tray in the steamer and heat up for 4-5 minutes.
  • Steam the batter layer by layer. Pour the 1st layer of batter on the heated tray. Cover and steam over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until set.
  • Follow by the next color and steam for 2-3 minutes and then the next layer.
  • Repeat the steps, alternating the color until all the batter is used up.
  • After the final layer is set, steam over the boiling water until the cake is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
  • Allow the cake to cool before cutting into squares to serve.
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  1. Anonymous

    its works! tx!

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  2. Linda27

    Thank You! This is what ive been looking for. Great post.

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  3. foxtrot31

    oh there it goes. ive been wondering how the hack this kuih is made. thank you! going to try this recipe.

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  4. Cake-A-Treat

    Hi,

    Corn starch as in corn flour or tapioca starch? i see alot of recipes call for sago flour too.

    Pls advise. The last time i did a similar one with corn flour, it tasted great, but was very dense, not bouncy or chewy. And unable to peel 🙁

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  5. Ryan D

    Cake-A-Treat – alternatively you can use sago flour. However u may use tapioca flour for the chewy texture…u may add 1/3 plain and 2/3 tapioca so that it will not be too ‘heavy’.

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  6. Ryan D

    pls test each layer before making the next layer. You can use your fingertips to check if the layer is cooked. It may take 6-8 minutes.

    Reply
  7. Anonymous

    Corn starch n corn flour r 2 different thing

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  8. SEO Company

    I love the way it looks very delicious.

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    Steamed layer cake exceptional! I thank you for sharing the recipe as well. I want craving to serve this cake to my husband on our wedding anniversary.

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