How to Make Bika Ambon (Indonesian Honeycomb Cake)! |The Best Recipe
Bika Ambon or the Indonesian Honeycomb cake is originally from Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. It's famed for its distinctive flavor and yellow honeycomb like look! Watch the video to find out how to make this delicious treat and also how to fail at it (just kidding)!
Enjoy!
Ingredients
Coconut Milk Mixture (to make 400 ml)
Condensed Coconut Milk 200 ml
Water 800 ml
Kaffir Lime Leaves 10
Pandan Leaves 3
Turmeric Roots 5 cm
Lemongrass 1 stalk
Starter
Water 90 ml (6 tbsp)
Yeast 11 g ( 3 tsp)
Sugar 2-3 g sugar (0.5 tsp)
Batter
Egg Yolks 180 g (10)
Whole Eggs 110 g (2)
Tapioca Flour 300 g
Sugar 300 g
Video Summary
AI GeneratedThis video demonstrates the challenging process of making Bika Ambon, a traditional Indonesian honeycomb cake from North Sumatra. The creator documents a multi-day journey of trial and error to achieve the cake's signature moist texture, aromatic scent, and distinctive honeycomb internal structure, eventually succeeding on the third attempt.