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Coffee Lapis Cake Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 6 large eggs
- 200g caster sugar
- 200g unsalted butter, softened
- 200g self-raising flour
- 2 tbsp instant coffee powder
- 2 tbsp hot water

Special equipment needed:
- 2 x 20cm round cake tins
- Electric mixer
- Piping bag

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and line the cake tins.
2. In a small bowl, mix the instant coffee powder with hot water until dissolved. Set aside to cool.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and caster sugar together until pale and fluffy.
4. Add the softened butter and mix until well combined.
5. Sift in the self-raising flour and fold gently until just combined.
6. Divide the cake batter into two equal portions. Add the cooled coffee mixture to one portion and mix until well combined.
7. Spoon the plain cake batter into one of the prepared tins and smooth the surface with a spatula.
8. Spoon the coffee-flavored cake batter into a piping bag and pipe a thin layer on top of the plain cake batter.
9. Repeat the process, alternating between plain and coffee-flavored cake batter until both tins are filled.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
11. Allow the cakes to cool in the tins for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.


Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 25-30 minutes
Temperature:
Preheat oven to 180°C
Serving size:
8-10 servings

Nutritional information:
Calories: 350 per serving
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 5g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instant coffee powder can be substituted with 2 tbsp of espresso or strong brewed coffee.
- Self-raising flour can be substituted with all-purpose flour and 2 tsp of baking powder.

Variations:
- Add a layer of chocolate ganache between the plain and coffee-flavored cake batter for a mocha twist.
- Substitute the coffee flavor with matcha powder for a green tea lapis cake.

Tips and tricks:
- Use a piping bag for a neater and more even layering of the cake batter.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing for a cleaner cut.
- Store the cake in an airtight container to prevent it from drying out.

Storage instructions:
Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
Reheat the cake in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or in the oven at 180°C for 5-10 minutes.

Presentation ideas:
- Dust the top of the cake with icing sugar for a simple and elegant look.
- Top the cake with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for a decadent finish.

Garnishes:
- Chocolate shavings
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream

Pairings:
- Coffee or tea
- Vanilla ice cream

Suggested side dishes:
- Fresh fruit salad
- Cheese platter

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the cake is browning too quickly, cover it with foil halfway through baking.
- If the cake is not rising properly, check that the baking powder is not expired and that the oven temperature is accurate.

Food safety advice:
- Ensure that all ingredients are fresh and not expired.
- Wash hands and equipment thoroughly before and after handling food.
- Store the cake in an airtight container to prevent contamination.

Food history:
Lapis cake, also known as layered cake, is a popular dessert in Indonesia and Malaysia. It is traditionally made with alternating layers of plain and pandan-flavored cake batter.

Flavor profiles:
This coffee lapis cake has a rich and buttery flavor with a subtle coffee aroma.

Serving suggestions:
Serve the cake as a dessert or as a sweet treat with coffee or tea.

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Region: Indonesian

Taste: Rich, Moist, Sweet, Coffee, Aromatic, Coffee-Flavored