Vegan Bika Ambon

Discover the magic of Vegan Bika Ambon, a plant-based twist on Indonesia’s beloved honeycomb cake. This delightful dessert features a rich and aromatic combination of pandan-infused coconut milk, turmeric’s golden hue, and the natural sweetness of coconut sugar. The batter, made from rice flour and tapioca flour, creates the signature chewy texture with mesmerizing honeycomb patterns after baking. Fermented with yeast for a slight tang and finished with melted vegan margarine, this cake is moist, fragrant, and entirely dairy-free. Perfect as an indulgent snack or a unique dessert, Vegan Bika Ambon pairs beautifully with your favorite tea or coffee for an authentic, tropical treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 400 ml Coconut milk
• 5 Pandan leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 100 ml Water
• 150 grams Coconut sugar
• 2 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 200 grams Rice flour
• 50 grams Tapioca flour
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 25 grams Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 50 grams Vegan margarine

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the pandan-infused coconut milk by combining coconut milk and pandan leaves in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes, ensuring it does not boil. Remove from heat, let it cool, then discard the pandan leaves.

Step 2

Mix the turmeric powder in 100 ml of water until dissolved.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the dissolved turmeric, coconut sugar, and yeast. Stir until the sugar has fully dissolved.

Step 4

Add the pandang-infused coconut milk to the yeast mixture and stir well.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, sift together rice flour, tapioca flour, salt, and cornstarch.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Mix until a smooth batter forms.

Step 7

Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 8

Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the batter ferment in a warm place for at least 1 hour to allow the yeast to activate.

Step 9

Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).

Step 10

Once the batter has risen, gently fold in the melted vegan margarine.

Step 11

Line an 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 12

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and let it sit for another 10 minutes to allow bubbles to form in the batter, which will help create the distinctive honeycomb texture.

Step 13

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 14

Once baked, remove from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 15

Slice and serve this delicious Vegan Bika Ambon with tea or coffee!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(998.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2099.9

Total Fat 42.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1574.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 415.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g	0%
Total Sugars 180.3g
Protein 18.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 63.3mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 610.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.0%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 78.4%