Lapis legit

Lapis legit, also known as spekkoek (Dutch: [ˈspɛkuk] ^ⓘ; Indonesian: kue lapis legit or spekuk), is a type of Indonesian layer cake. It was developed during colonial times in the Dutch East Indies. The firm-textured cake is a Dutch-Indonesian version of kue lapis, the multi-layered steamed rice cake common in Southeast Asia, but using Dutch ingredients like flour and butter. It 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.

Lapis legit 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 well-known dessert in Hadhramout.