Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Authentic Bika Ambon Recipe: A Chewy and Fragrant Indonesian Cake with Coconut and Pandan
Authentic Bika Ambon Recipe: A Chewy and Fragrant Indonesian Cake with Coconut and Pandan. Bika Ambon is a traditional Indonesian cake from Medan, North Sumatra. It has a unique texture that's both spongy and chewy, with a sweet and fragrant aroma. The cake is made from tapioca flour, coconut milk, eggs, and sugar. Here's a recipe for making delicious Bika Ambon at home.
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Ingredients:
- 500g tapioca flour
- 500ml coconut milk
- 8 eggs, beaten
- 350g granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 pandan leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup water
How to make Bika Ambon
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the tapioca flour and coconut milk. Mix until well combined.
- Add the beaten eggs and sugar to the mixture and stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Mix the yeast and water in a separate bowl until the yeast dissolves.
- Add the yeast mixture to the batter and stir until well combined.
- Cut the pandan leaves into small pieces and blend them with 1/4 cup of water.
- Strain the pandan water using a sieve and add it to the batter.
- Add the salt and baking powder to the batter and mix well.
- Cover the batter with a cloth and let it rest for 2-3 hours in a warm place until it rises.
- Preheat the oven to 170°C.
- Grease a 9-inch cake pan with oil and pour the batter into the pan.
- Bake the cake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely before slicing.
- Serve the Bika Ambon and enjoy!
Enjoy your homemade Bika Ambon!
That's the Authentic Bika Ambon Recipe: A Chewy and Fragrant Indonesian Cake with Coconut and Pandan that I can share. Hope it can inspire you. Please try it at home. Stay tuned for more easy and delicious recipes. Thank you. Archipelago Recipes.
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