Spekkoek
Spekkoek (kue lapis legit or spekuk in Indonesian) is a type of Indonesian layer cake. It was developed during colonial times in the Dutch East Indies. The firm-textured cake is an Indo (Dutch-Indonesian) version of the European multi-layered spit cake. However it is not baked on a rotating spit, and contains a mix of Indonesian spices, such as cardamom, cinnamon, clove, mace and anise. The cake is made of flour and yolk and is rich in butter or margarine.
Spekkoek, plain and with pandan | |
| Alternative names | Kue lapis legit, spekuk, spiku, kueh lapis |
|---|---|
| Type | Cake |
| Place of origin | Dutch East Indies |
| Region or state | Netherlands, Indonesia |
| Main ingredients | Egg yolks, butter, sugar, cinnamon, clove, mace and anise |
Spekkoek is popular in Indonesia and is served as a holiday treat, especially for natal, imlek, and lebaran. It is also served or given as gifts during many local festivities such as at birthday parties and weddings. In the Netherlands, the sliced cake can be found in most grocery stores and Asian markets (tokos). It is traditionally served for dessert in rijsttafel. It is also a very popular dessert in Hadhramout.