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| Type | Cake,kue |
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| Course | Dessert orsnack |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Region or state | Medan,North Sumatera |
| Main ingredients | Tapioca and sago flour,eggs,sugar,coconut milk |
| Variations | Kue bingka |
| Similar dishes | Bibingka,Malay sponge cake,Bánh bò |
Bika ambon orgolden cake orgolden kuih bingka in Singapore, is anIndonesian dessert made from ingredients such astapioca flour,eggs,sugar, yeast andcoconut milk. Bika ambon is generally sold inkaffir lime orpandan flavor, but today it is also available in other flavors likebanana,durian,cheese andchocolate.
Originating from the city ofMedan inNorth Sumatra, the cake is usually cooked twelve hours[citation needed], so that it can last in the best condition and according to what is desired for four days because after that the cake starts to harden.
This cake is a further development ofkue bingka, a famous traditional cake in the eastern parts of Indonesia.
The cake is notable for its sponge-like holes, which are formed by yeast in the cake dough that creates bubbles. These holes give it a unique spongy texture when it is baked. It is a close analogue of theMalay sponge cake, due to similar spongy holes, but the moisture and texture are slightly different.
Although the name contains the word "Ambon", the name of anisland and its largestcity, Bika ambon is widely known as the specialty cake ofMedan inNorth Sumatra and is often brought as a gift by those who visited the city.[1] The origins of bika ambon are not known; however, there is some speculation that they came to Medan through Ambonese traders, where the locals took a liking to it.
Another popular explanation states that Bika Ambon derives its name from being first sold in Medan in Ambon street.[2] Nowadays, Mojopahit Street, Medan Petisah is the most famous sales region of bika ambon in Medan,North Sumatra. There are at least 40 stores that sell this kind of cake.
Recently, bika ambon has become popular aroundCentral Java, thanks to a few retail shops that sell various Indonesiantraditional cakes.
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