Back كعكة سراوق Arabic Kek lapis Sarawak French קק לאפיס סראוואק HE Kek Lapis Sarawak ID Kuwé lapis Sarawak JV Kek lapis Sarawak Malay 砂拉越千层蛋糕 Chinese
 A colourful Kek Lapis containing raisins | |
| Alternative names | Kek lapis Sarawak, Kek lapis Moden Sarawak, Kek Sarawak, Kek lapis |
|---|---|
| Type | Layer cake |
| Place of origin | Malaysia |
| Region or state | Sarawak |
| Main ingredients | Butter or vegetable oil, milk, eggs, jam |
The Sarawak layer cake, (Malay: kek lapis Sarawak or kek lapis; Jawi: كيك لاڤيس سراوق[1]) is a renowned delicacy from state of Sarawak, Malaysia, which comes in normal layers or in intricate patterns. This cake is distinguished by its intricate layers, vibrant colours, and rich flavours. It has become an integral part of Sarawakian culinary culture and an icon, celebrated for its craftsmanship and unique taste.
This cake that has its origin from Indonesia's lapis legit. They're also often baked and served for religious or cultural celebrations such as Eid ul-Fitr, Christmas, Deepavali, Gawai, birthdays and weddings. It can be found almost everywhere in Sarawak and a favourite gift bought by visitors as it is available all year around. These high demands open up the doors to the development of kek lapis Sarawak baking industry.[2]
- ^ Ismail, Mohammad; Nazuha, Dian; Zulkifli, Nurul Aida Syahirah; Masron, Mohd Zairul (2021). "Menyingkap keunikan makanan warisan negeri Sarawak: kek lapis Sarawak" [Revealing the uniqueness of Sarawak's culinary heritage: Sarawak layer cake]. Jurnal Sejarah Lisan Malaysia (JSLIM) (in Malay). 5 (3): 257–279. ISSN 2600-7088.
- ^ Mohamad Syamim, Hamsawi (2021). Development of Semi-automated Kek Lapis Sarawak Machine: Analysis on Baking and Cooking Processes (masters thesis). Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS).