Spekkoek Powder (or buy ready-made Rempah Lapis): 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder; 1 teaspoon ginger powder; 1 teaspoon aniseed powder; 1/2teaspoon nutmeg powder; 1/2teaspoon cardamon powder; 1/2teaspoon cloves powder Ingredients:- 2 tablespoons confectioners (icing) sugar 150 gr flour 225 gr butter, softened 230 gr sugar 10 large eggs, separated pinch of salt

Preparation: Cream butter and sugar together with an electric mixer. Beat in eggs yolks a few at a time. In another bowl, using clean beaters, beat the egg whites with the salt until stiff. Fold into yolk mixture. Fold in sieved flour. Divide batter between two bowls. Add the spice mixture to one bowl and mix in well. Line the bottom of a buttered 9" (25 cm) round cake pan (or springform pan) with wax paper and butter the wax paper. Pour about 1/2 cup of the spice batter into the pan, spreading to form a thin (about pancake thickness) layer. Place pan under a preheated broiler (oven grill) for 2 minutes, or until the layer is firm and very lightly browned. Spread 1/2 cup of the plain batter over the top and broil until firm. Repeat layering and broiling until all batter is used. Let cake cool, then remove from pan. Sprinkle top with confectioners sugar. Make Slices, serve in plate accompanying tea or coffee or even hot choco milk