Sarawak’s ‘kek lapis’ gets a luxury twist
Sarawak is famed for its traditional layered cakes, or kek lapis, with tourists from around the world coming here specifically to buy them. Over the years, the delicacy has evolved in flavour and design, with bakers adding modern twists while keeping the familiar look and feel. The same approach is taken by Abg K’ju Cake […]
Meet the man behind RM1,700 Kek Lapis
BY DAYANG MILLIANA FOR almost a decade, pastry chef and owner of Abg K’ju Cake House, Adhar Ibrahim, 37, has built a reputation for redefining the art of Kek Lapis (layered cakes) in Sarawak. Adhar’s baking journey began in 2010 from his home kitchen, where he honed his talent in baking before upgrading his entrepreneurship […]