This is “kek lapis Sarawak” — “kek” being the Malaysian language’s word for cake and “lapis” meaning layers. It’s a relatively recent treat, originating in the 1970s and 1980s ...

What we got were exploding cassatelle, stodgy Sarawak, and some truly sublime creations. We also got a quick education in Italian treats and Malaysian cake design. But what is kek lapis Sarawak?

Kek lapis, Sarawak’s multi-layered traditional cake, dates back five decades. In fact, according to 45-year-old Kek Lapis Warisan co-founder Mohammad Sufean Fauzi, more than 70% of the state’s ...

COLOURFUL cake layers come together in intricate patterns to form kek lapis, or Sarawak layer cake, presenting a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. For kek lapis entrepreneur Hamisah ...

Making kek lapis Sarawak, the renowned layer cake from the Land of the Hornbills, is, well, no piece of cake. But Karen Chai has risen to the challenge, and now creates beautiful kek lapis with ...

Sarawak’s modern layered cakes, or Kek Lapis Sarawak, are not only known for their vibrant colors but also for their intricate designs. These cakes are divided into two main types: cakes with ...

Instead, it describes the infinitely delectable, oddly addicting Lady Wong Rainbow Lapis—lapis means layers in Indonesian and Malay, and you eat the traditional kuih “cake” layer-by-layer.

Photograph by Richard James Taylor Popular across the Sarawak region, kek lapis is a layer cake typically made from rice flour, sago, coconut milk and food colouring. A favourite is the green ...

"Learning about the science of baking has been very useful in making kek lapis," she said. This layer cake first came to Malaysia from neighbouring Indonesia through the state of Sarawak on the ...

Variations of the cake have travelled to Malaysia (Sarawak layer cake) where colourful detailed layered cakes are similarly enjoyed at celebrations. Here is our step-by-step kek lapis recipe. For ...

KOTA BHARU, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- After spending 11 years in the Land of the Hornbills, Mohd Fauiza Mat Rifin, a member of the General Operations Force (PGA), always craves the delightful flavour of ...