Lapis legit is one of Indonesia's traditional cakes that is famous for its soft texture, sweet taste, and distinctive spice aroma. This cake consists of thin layers that are arranged by baking in stages, creating beautiful and tempting layers. Lapis legit is usually served at special events such as Eid, Christmas, or other big celebrations.

Here is the recipe and how to make delicious and tasty lapis legit.

Ingredients:
300 grams of good quality butter
200 grams of margarine
200 grams of granulated sugar
8 chicken eggs
200 grams of all-purpose flour (wheat flour)
100 grams of full cream powdered milk
1 teaspoon vanilla powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1/4 teaspoon clove powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
1 tablespoon lime juice (to remove the fishy smell of the egg)
1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk (optional, for a softer taste)
Steps:
1. Prepare the Ingredients
Before starting to make lapis legit, make sure all the ingredients are available and ready to use. Beat the eggs until frothy and light, and prepare the butter and margarine at room temperature so that they are easier to process. Slot Raffi Ahmad 77

2. Beat Butter, Margarine, and Sugar
In a large bowl, beat the butter, margarine, and granulated sugar using a mixer until the mixture expands and becomes paler in color. This process is important to get a soft and light lapis legit texture.

3. Add Eggs and Beat
Add eggs one by one into the beaten butter mixture. After adding the eggs, continue beating the mixture until all the eggs are well mixed and the mixture feels smooth. Add lime juice to reduce the fishy smell of the eggs.

4. Sift Flour and Spices
Mix the flour, powdered milk, and spices such as vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Sift the flour and spice mixture so that there are no lumps, then add little by little into the beaten egg and butter mixture. Stir well with a spatula until all ingredients are well mixed.

5. Prepare the Baking Pan
Prepare a 20x20 cm baking pan or according to taste and line it with baking paper. Spread a thin layer of butter on the surface of the pan to ensure the lapis legit does not stick.

6. Bake the First Layer
Take about 3-4 tablespoons of dough and spread it evenly on the prepared baking pan. Bake the dough in a preheated oven at 160°C (350°F) for about 5-10 minutes until the first layer is slightly browned and hard.

7. Add the Second Layer
After the first layer is cooked, pour another 3-4 tablespoons of dough, spread it evenly over the first layer. Then, bake again for 5-10 minutes or until the second layer is perfectly cooked. Repeat this process until all the dough is used up and thin layers are created that are brown in color.

8. Drying Process
After the lapis legit is finished baking and all the dough is used up, let the lapis legit cake sit for a few hours so that it is denser and the texture of the layers is more solid.

9. Cut and Serve
After the lapis legit has cooled down enough, cut the cake into small square or rectangular slices according to taste. Serve the lapis legit in an airtight container to keep it fresh.

Tips for Making Lapis Legit:
Use good quality butter so that the lapis legit tastes more savory and delicious.

Bake each layer carefully so that the layers of cake can expand and cook perfectly.
Be patient in the processing process because lapis legit takes time to bake with several layers. The thicker the layer, the tastier the texture of the cake.
Keep the oven temperature not too hot or too cold, so that the layers of cake cook evenly.
If you want to add a variety of flavors, you can add nuts, grated cheese, or dried fruit to each layer of cake.
This lapis legit is suitable as a dish for special events or as a souvenir. Its sweet, savory, and spicy taste will make anyone addicted. Good luck!