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Handmade Indonesian layer cake in Australia

Lapis legit baked layer by layer in Melbourne

Buttery, warm-spiced Indonesian layer cake with a fine, dense crumb. Choose Original, Prune or 3-in-1 for gifts, celebrations and family tables across Australia.

OriginalPrune3-in-1

Order early for festive and peak periods, as our production spots can fill quickly.

Original lapis legit showing its thin layered cross-section

Three distinct flavour choices

Choose by the flavour you enjoy

Start with classic warm spice, add a deeper prune note, or choose three sections in one cake.

Compare the range

What makes lapis legit different

The layers are the decoration

Lapis legit is an Indonesian layer cake with a fine, dense crumb and warm aromatic spice. Each layer is cooked before the next is added, creating the striped edge visible in every slice.

No frostingSmall, rich slicesTea and coffee friendly

Learn what lapis legit is

Cutting and serving

Made for small slices

Use a clean, sharp knife, cut thin pieces and reseal the remaining cake between servings.

Storage and serving guide

Melbourne delivery, pickup and Australia-wide postage

From our Hoppers Crossing kitchen to your table

Melbourne delivery and pickup

We deliver across Melbourne. Pickup is offered daily from Hoppers Crossing and on weekends from Doncaster, Wantirna South and Melbourne CBD.

Australia-wide postage

Selected lapis legit styles can be posted from Melbourne. Allow extra time before a gift, gathering or festive date.

Selected Amour Desserts customer feedback

What customers remember

Browse reviews

“Flavourful kue lapis. Moist and buttery, just like how it is like in Indonesia. Best in town.”

Lloyd TanOriginal Lapis Legit

“I ordered this for a friend and she was absolutely thrilled to have a taste of home. 5 stars!”

Cat DillonOriginal Lapis Legit

“I love the kueh lapis and it reminds of my childhood. I am so glad that I can get my craving satisfied by ordering it from Amour Desserts. Thank you for an awesome and delicious kueh lapis.”

JROriginal Lapis Legit

Layer-by-layer baking in Hoppers Crossing

Built one layer at a time

We watch the colour and surface as each layer cooks, then add the next. The repeated work creates the fine, even bands visible in every slice.

See our baking process

Spread a thin layer

A measured layer of batter is spread evenly across the cake.

Cook before adding more

Each layer is cooked before the next one is added.

Check the finished cut face

The final slice shows repeated bands and a fine, dense texture.

Flavour, ingredients and ordering

Questions before ordering

Start with flavour, size, delivery and any ingredient concern that matters to the recipient.

What is lapis legit?

Lapis legit is a rich Indonesian layered cake with a fine, dense crumb and warm aromatic spice. Each thin layer is cooked before the next is added.

What is lapis legit?
Which type should I choose?

Choose Original for classic buttery spice, Prune for a deeper fruit note, or 3-in-1 to share Original, Prune and Haw Flakes in one cake.

Compare the three types
What styles and sizes do you make?

Our main lapis legit range includes square and loaf styles. Each product page lists its dimensions and approximate weight.

Sizes and serving
How is lapis legit normally served?

Lapis legit is rich, so it is normally cut into small slices and served with tea or coffee.

Storage and serving
How should I store it?

Keep the cake sealed, flat and away from direct heat. After opening, reseal it carefully and follow the storage note supplied with your order.

Storage and serving

Original, Prune and 3-in-1

Browse our lapis legit

Choose Original, Prune or 3-in-1 through the Amour Desserts website.

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