Engkak Ketan (Glutinous Rice Layer Cake)
Kue Engkak Ketan
Lampung's layer cake of glutinous rice flour and coconut milk, baked layer by layer. Chewy and sweet.
- Time
- 3 hr
- Serves
- 16 people
- Origin
- Lampung
- Type
- Cakes & Snacks
Ingredients
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How to Make
Whisk the yolks and sugar until thick and pale.
Add the flour and coconut milk alternately, stirring gently.
Add the melted margarine, vanilla and salt. Mix well.
Heat the oven to 200°C, top heat. Grease the tin and line with baking paper.
Pour in a thin layer and bake 5 minutes until browned.
Repeat layer by layer until the batter is used up.
Bake the last layer with top and bottom heat for 15 minutes.
Kitchen tip
Press each layer with a spoon to remove air bubbles.
Questions
Where does Engkak Ketan (Glutinous Rice Layer Cake) come from?
Kue Engkak Ketan is a traditional dish from Lampung (capital: Bandar Lampung), in the Sumatra region of Indonesia.
How long does Engkak Ketan (Glutinous Rice Layer Cake) take to make?
It takes about 3 hr in total to make 16 servings, including preparation.
What is the secret to a good Engkak Ketan (Glutinous Rice Layer Cake)?
Press each layer with a spoon to remove air bubbles.