Batik Cake

WITH Hari Raya around the corner, it´s time to indulge in a little traditional treat. Kek batik has long been a favourite dessert during this season, and instead of hunting for it at your neighbourhood Ramadan baazar, try making your own. INGREDIENTS 175g butter 4 large eggs 300g Tea Pot condensed milk 40g Nestum 110g Milo powder 15g cocoa powder 125ml water 280g Marie biscuits (break into pieces) METHOD 1. Beat butter till light and creamy. Add in one egg at a time and beat well after each addition. 2. In a saucepan, mix together Tea Pot condensed milk, Nestum, cocoa powder, Milo and water. Add in the butter mixture. Mix well. 3. Cook over low heat until batter thickens, stirring all the time so that it won´t get burnt. 4. When the batter thickens, turn off the heat and set aside to cool. Gently fold in the Marie biscuits bit by bit. 5. Spread the cake mixture and press lightly layer by layer on a greased and lined 7-inch square cake tin. 6. Bake at 150C for one hour. Remove and let cool thoroughly before wrapping up tightly with aluminum foil. Chill for a few hours or overnight before serving. Note: The small crumbs from breaking the Marie Biscuits into pieces should be discarded and not added to the cake batter.