“Khanom Chan” or Steamed Layered Cake
“Khanom Chan” or Steamed Layered Cake
Soft and chewy Thai desserts that with good meaning of a blessing.
Steamed Layer Cake It is an ancient dessert used in auspicious ceremonies. There is a Thai belief that the dessert must have 9 layers to be auspicious and prosperous. The most common colors is green from pandan leaves and blue from butterfly pea flowers. Most of them are made with coconut milk, sugar, and 3-4 types of flour depending on different formulas.
The story of Steamed Layer Cake
Indonesia
This dessert was originated from Indonesia when under influence netherlands colonial. But the Indonesians changed from baking to steaming which is a way of cooking that is more popular in these countries. Therefore, the dessert has an English name which is Steamed Layer Cake.