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Indonesian Pandan Coconut Layer Cake

groups4 servingsspeedMediumcountertopsPrep: 15 minsskilletCook: 35 minsscheduleTotal: 50 minsoutdoor_grillSteamed

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17 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:37

Sift 200g of tapioca starch until smooth and free of lumps.

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Tapioca starch must be thoroughly sifted, otherwise lumps will ruin the texture.

Ingredients:tapioca starch (200 g)
Tools:sifterbowl
02
Preparation
00:01:00

Sift 40g of rice flour until fine and smooth.

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Sift rice flour gently to ensure fine and even texture.

Ingredients:white rice flour (40 g)
Tools:sifter
03
Preparation
00:01:01

Combine 130g sugar and 130ml water in a bowl, whisk until fully dissolved and clear.

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Sugar must be completely dissolved, otherwise undissolved sugar will remain at the bottom.

Ingredients:sugar (130 g)water (130 ml)
Tools:whisk
04
Preparation
00:01:14

Pour the sugar water into the mixed tapioca and rice flour, whisk until well combined.

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Pour sugar water slowly while whisking to prevent clumping.

Ingredients:tapioca starchwhite rice floursugarwater
Tools:whisk
05
Preparation
00:01:22

Pour in 300ml coconut milk, mix slowly until fully combined into a smooth white batter without lumps.

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Batter must be completely mixed without lumps, otherwise the texture will be uneven.

Ingredients:Coconut milk (300 ml)
Tools:whisk
06
Preparation
00:02:00

Divide the batter evenly into two portions into separate bowls.

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Divide portions evenly to ensure consistent layer thickness.

Tools:bowl
07
Preparation
00:02:05

Add pandan extract to one portion of the batter, mix until it turns a nice green color and fragrant.

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Adjust pandan extract to taste, add gradually to avoid overpowering.

Ingredients:Pandan extract
Tools:spoon
08
Active Cooking
00:02:38
warningStay safe

Watch out for steam burns when handling boiling water and hot pots, use heat-resistant cloth.

Prepare a deep pot with water, place a rectangular steaming pan inside, heat and bring to a boil.

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Preheat the pan in the pot before boiling water, otherwise cold pan affects setting.

Tools:small potrectangular steaming pan
09
Active Cooking
00:03:02

Ladle a scoop of green batter into the steaming pan, tilt to spread evenly at the bottom.

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Stir the batter before pouring to ensure even consistency.

Ingredients:Pandan extract
Tools:ladle
10
Active Cooking
00:03:24

Cover the pot and steam on high heat for 3 minutes until the first green layer sets.

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Control steaming time carefully, over or under-steaming affects layer definition.

Tools:pot lid
11
Active Cooking
00:03:35
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Watch out for hot steam escaping when opening the lid.

Open the lid, pour white batter evenly over the cooked green layer.

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Ensure previous layer is set before pouring new batter, otherwise layers will mix.

Ingredients:Coconut milk
Tools:ladle
12
Active Cooking
00:03:51

Cover and steam on high heat for 3 minutes until white batter sets.

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Keep portion sizes consistent across layers for uniform thickness.

Tools:pot lid
13
Active Cooking
00:05:05

For the final white layer, cover and steam on high heat for 10 minutes until completely cooked through.

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The final layer needs full 10 minutes to cook through, otherwise the center remains raw.

Tools:pot lid
14
Waiting Time
00:05:18
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Freshly steamed pans are extremely hot, wear thick heat-resistant gloves when removing.

Remove the steamed cake and place on a wire rack to cool down completely.

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Must cool completely before slicing, otherwise it will stick to knife and break apart.

Tools:wire rack
15
Active Cooking
00:05:36

Unmold the cooled cake by running a knife along the edges and inverting.

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Keep knife close to the edge when unmolding to avoid damaging the cake surface.

Tools:knife
16
Active Cooking
00:06:12

Use a wavy cutter to slice the layer cake into uniform small pieces.

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Keep cutter clean and slice smoothly, otherwise cuts will be uneven.

Tools:wavy cutter
17
Active Cooking
00:06:45

Neatly arrange the sliced pandan coconut layer cake on a plate for serving.

Tools:Plate

groceryAll Ingredients

tapioca starch200 g
white rice flour40 g
Coconut milk300 ml
sugar130 g
water130 ml
Pandan extract

blenderAll Tools Needed

sifterbowlwhiskspoonsmall potrectangular steaming panladlepot lidwire rackknifewavy cutterPlate