Wafer Cake

Wafer cake, also known as 'kue lapis' or layered cake in Southeast Asia, is a colorful, multi-layered steamed cake made from a batter of rice flour, tapioca starch, sugar, coconut milk, and food coloring. Each layer is individually steamed before the next is added, creating its signature striped appearance and chewy, slightly sticky texture. It's a popular traditional snack and dessert across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is primarily high in carbohydrates from its starch and sugar content, with a moderate amount of fat from coconut milk. It provides a quick source of energy and contains some minerals like iron and magnesium from the rice flour, with a typical serving containing around 250-350 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	290 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	50 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Magnesium	15 mg
Potassium	80 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg
Selenium	2 mcg
Copper	0.1 mg
Phosphorus	25 mg
Zinc	0.4 mg

Per 1 slice (100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The painstaking, layer-by-layer steaming process is a cultural hallmark, often associated with patience and celebration. Nutritionally, its use of rice and tapioca starch makes it naturally gluten-free, offering a distinct texture compared to wheat-based cakes.