SPEKKOEK (LAPIS LEGIT)

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A legacy of Dutch colonialism, this "thousand layer cake" is often served after the rijsttafel but will do equally well served with the coffee or tea. This is a very rich cake and should be served in thin slices. I found this at Indochef.com I've made something like this years ago. (This is optional) Spread a thin layer of warmed jam and every 2 layers and spread chocolate after the next 2 layers of batter was baked. Be sure to stay with the cake as you cook it. My picture show of the cake made in a 10 inch so you'll get more layers when baking in a 9 inch. This is also great without the spices and just the jam and chocolate layers.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 16-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces butter, softened
1 cup sugar
10 large eggs, separated
1 pinch salt
1 1/4 cups flour, sifted
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar (icing)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground aniseed
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon flour
1/2 cup jam, of choice warmed in microwave oven (optional)
3 ounces chocolate (optional)
3 tablespoons butter (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Line the bottom of a buttered 9" springform pan with wax paper and butter the wax paper.
  • Optional Chocoate layer:.
  • Melt chocolate and 3 tablespoon butter and mix to blend, set aside.
  • In a large bowl cream 2 sticks butter and sugar together with an electric mixer. Beat in eggs yolks a few at a time.
  • In another large bowl, using clean dry beaters, beat the egg whites with the salt until stiff. Fold into yolk mixture. Fold in flour.
  • Divide batter between two bowls.
  • Mix the spice mixture together.
  • Add the spice mixture to one bowl of batter and mix in well.
  • Pour about ½ cup of the spice batter into the pan, spreading to form a thin (crepe to pancake thickness) layer. Place pan under a preheated broiler (oven grill) for 2 minutes, or until the layer is firm and very lightly browned. Spread ½ cup of the plain batter over the top and broil until firm. Spread the optional 1/4 cup warmed jam if using. Repeat layering spice batter then plain batter then spread 1/4 cup melted chocolate topping with the spice batter. Be careful spreading the batter. Broil till lightly browned following with plain batter and repeat till all batter and fillings are used.
  • Let cake chill to firm chocolate and jam, then remove from pan. Bring to room temperature.
  • Sprinkle top with confectioners sugar. Serve in thin slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.2, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 162.7, Sodium 135.5, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 13.8, Protein 5.1

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