![]() Batik cake | |
Alternative names | Kek batik, Marie fudge cake |
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Place of origin | Malaysia |
Region or state | Southeast Asia |
Associated cuisine | Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore |
Main ingredients | Broken Marie biscuit, Milo powder,[1] chocolate powder, egg, butter/margarine and condensed milk |
Kek batik (lit. 'Batik cake') is a type of Malaysian no-bake fridge cake dessert inspired by the tiffin, brought in the country during the British Malaya period,[citation needed] and adapted with Malaysian ingredients. This cake is made by mixing broken Marie biscuits combined with a chocolate sauce or runny custard made with egg, butter/margarine, condensed milk, Milo[1] and chocolate powders.[2] The cake is served during special occasions like the Eid al-Fitr and Christmas.[3]