Bika ambon facts for kids
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| Type | Cake, kue |
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| Course | Dessert or snack |
| Place of origin | Indonesia, Singapore |
| 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, also known as golden cake, is a yummy Indonesian dessert. It's a type of cake made from special ingredients. These include tapioca flour, eggs, sugar, yeast, and coconut milk.
This cake is usually sold with pandanus and banana flavors. But today, you can find it in many other exciting flavors. These include durian, cheese, and even chocolate!
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What is Bika Ambon?
A Special Cake from Indonesia
Bika Ambon is a popular sweet treat from Indonesia. It's a type of kue, which is a word for traditional Indonesian snacks or desserts. This cake is a bit like a special version of another traditional cake called kue bingka.
Why Does It Have Holes?
Bika Ambon is famous for its cool, sponge-like holes. These holes are made by yeast (a tiny living thing that helps dough rise). The yeast creates tiny bubbles in the cake dough. When the cake bakes, these bubbles make it super soft and spongy. This unique texture is what makes Bika Ambon so special! It's a bit like Malay sponge cake, but it has its own unique moistness and feel.
Where Does Bika Ambon Come From?
Even though its name includes "Ambon" (which is an island and city in Indonesia), Bika Ambon is actually best known as a special cake from Medan. Medan is a big city in North Sumatra. People often buy it as a gift when they visit Medan.
No one knows exactly where Bika Ambon first came from. Some people think it might have arrived in Medan with traders from Ambon Island. The people in Medan loved it so much that it became their special cake!
Medan's Famous Treat
Mojopahit Street in Medan Petisah is a very famous place to buy Bika Ambon. There are at least 40 stores on this street that sell this delicious cake. It's a must-try if you ever visit Medan!
Becoming Popular Everywhere
Recently, Bika Ambon has become very popular in other parts of Indonesia too. It's now easy to find in Central Java. This is thanks to shops that sell many different kinds of traditional Indonesian cakes.
