Indonesian Layer Cake (Kek Lapis)

Step 1

Lined and greased a 6 inch (13 cm) cake pan. Preheat oven at 380°F (193°C).

Step 2

Beat butter and condensed milk till smooth. Leave aside.

Step 3

In another bowl, beat the egg yolks and icing sugar till pale and thick.

Step 4

Fold butter into egg yolk mixture.

Step 5

Lastly, fold in sifted flour in 2 batches until combined. Add brandy.

Step 6

Turn the oven to grill function. Put cake pan into oven for 1 minute.

Step 7

Put a small ladle ( about 2.5 oz. /70 g) batter into pan and spread evenly. Bake for 5 minutes or till the top is brown.

Step 8

Remove from oven and and scoop the same amount of batter for the second layer. Repeat the same process.

Step 9

After you have finished the last layer, turn the oven to bake function. Cover top of the cake with aluminium foil and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 10

Remove and cool on wire rack.