Bikang Mawar - Traditional Indonesian Cake Shaped Like a Rose


 Here's a recipe for making "Bikang Mawar," a traditional Indonesian cake shaped like a rose:

Ingredients:

For the Batter:

  • 250 grams all-purpose flour
  • 100 grams rice flour
  • 200 grams granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Red food coloring (optional)

For the Filling:

  • 150 grams grated coconut
  • 100 grams palm sugar (gula Jawa), chopped
  • 1 pandan leaf, knotted

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Filling:

  1. In a pan, combine grated coconut, palm sugar, and pandan leaf.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar melts and the mixture becomes sticky and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

2. Make the Batter:

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add coconut milk, salt, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
  3. Gradually add all-purpose flour and rice flour, stirring until the batter is smooth.
  4. Optionally, add a few drops of red food coloring to tint the batter pink.

3. Shape the Bikang Mawar:

  1. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Pour a small amount of batter into the skillet, swirling to form a thin, round crepe-like layer.
  3. Cook until the edges start to lift and the bottom is lightly browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Repeat with the remaining batter until all the batter is used up.

4. Assemble the Bikang Mawar:

  1. Take one cooked batter sheet and place a spoonful of the coconut filling in the center.
  2. Fold one side of the batter over the filling, then roll it up into a tight cylinder.
  3. Repeat with the remaining batter and filling to make more Bikang Mawar.

5. Serve:

  1. Arrange the Bikang Mawar on a serving platter.
  2. Serve them as a delicious snack or dessert, either warm or at room temperature.

Enjoy the delightful taste and beautiful appearance of Bikang Mawar!

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