Innovation births thousand-layer kek lapis
BY LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: Ramadan, the month of fasting and spiritual reflection, is also a time of joy and celebration. One of the many ways people celebrate during this month is by sharing sweet treats with family and friends. This year, a popular dessert that has been making waves during Ramadan is the kek lapis […]
Sarawakian identity through layers of cake
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS To describe kek lapis or Sarawak layer cake as an iconic Sarawakian dessert may not do it enough justice — it has become part of the Sarawakian identity. It is served not only during festive seasons such as Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Gawai and Christmas, but can be purchased all year long. […]
Kek lapis – one vice you can’t seem to break
‘Kek lapis’ (layer cake) is one of the must-have desserts to be served to guests every Hari Raya or other major festivals in Sarawak. This local delicacy has developed over time and is now available in many flavours that will surely tempt and destroy one’s dream of dieting! A kek lapis seller, Melina Sue Rolland […]
Kek lapis for senior citizens, asnaf
DARO: A non-governmental organisation (NGO) Pertubuhan Graduan Pulau Bruit (PGPB) presented kek lapis to 242 senior citizens and asnaf (poor) from four villages around here on Sunday. The four villages were Kpg Sebakau, Kpg Sedi, Kpg Semop and Kpg Betanak. PGPB secretary Raduan Serap said the programme was a continuation of the Infaq Ramadan Al-Mubarak […]
