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Kueh Lapis Legit: Spiced Layer Cake (40% Less Fat)

This showstopping Indonesian-Malaysian spiced layer cake delivers aromatic clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon in every slice—without the traditional butter overload. Our Fat Switch cuts 230 calories per serving while keeping the rich, moist texture and warming spice profile intact.

35m

Prep Time

50m

Cook Time

Servings

348

Calories

11g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 150g unsalted butter, softened
✓ 100g plain Greek yogurt (0% fat)
✓ 120g caster sugar
✓ 3 large eggs, separated
✓ 3 large egg whites
✓ 150ml low-fat evaporated milk
✓ 150g plain flour
✓ 1 tsp ground cloves
✓ 1 tsp ground cinnamon
✓ 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
✓ 1/4 tsp ground star anise
✓ 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
✓ 2 tbsp honey (for brushing between layers)
✓ Pinch of sea salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare your pan: Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F). Line an 8-inch round cake tin with parchment paper on base and sides. Lightly grease with cooking spray.

2. Cream butter and yogurt base: Beat softened butter and Greek yogurt for 3 minutes until pale and fluffy. Scrape down bowl twice. This emulsion is your fat-switch foundation.

3. Incorporate sugar and egg yolks: Gradually add caster sugar, beating for 2 minutes until light and mousse-like. Add 3 whole eggs one at a time, beating 30 seconds between each addition.

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4. Bloom spices in milk: In a small bowl, whisk low-fat evaporated milk with cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, cardamom, and salt. Let steep for 5 minutes to intensify flavor.

5. Alternate flour and milk mixture: Fold flour gently into batter in three additions, alternating with spiced milk mixture (flour, milk, flour, milk, flour). Use a spatula to preserve air.

6. Whip and fold egg whites: In a separate bowl, whip all 6 egg whites (3 from separated yolks + 3 additional) to stiff peaks. Fold gently into spiced batter in two additions until no white streaks remain.

7. Bake thin layers: Pour 3 tablespoons batter into prepared pan, spread evenly. Bake 8–10 minutes until set but not browned. Brush lightly with honey. Repeat 8–10 times until batter is exhausted, stacking layers.

8. Final bake and cool: After final layer, increase oven to 170°C (340°F) and bake 12–15 minutes until a skewer inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes, then turn onto wire rack.

9. Slice and serve: Use a hot, wet serrated knife to cut clean slices. Serve at room temperature or slightly warm. Cake improves over 24 hours as spices meld.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories348 kcal

Protein11g

Carbohydrates58g

Fat9g

🏷️ Tags

#Indonesian spiced layer cake recipe#low-fat kueh lapis legit#easy layered butter cake

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