10 Types of Bolu Typical of Indonesia, There are Bolu Koja and Bolu Thiwul

There are many types of Indonesian cakes that you can try to taste. In addition, you can make it yourself at home with simple ingredients.

Check out a series of Indonesian cakes with different flavors and characteristics, perfect for souvenirs.

1. Sponge clamp

Are you visiting Banyuwangi, East Java? You can bring souvenirs typical of Banyuwangi, namely this one Klemben sponge.

This dry sponge has a dry texture and is crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside.

2. Peca cake

Peca cake is a typical Bugis cake. The texture of the peca sponge is like a tough sponge.

In addition, peca sponge has a characteristic of a sweet and legit taste by adding liquid sugar on top.

Generally, this sponge is served during important celebrations such as weddings.

3. Bolu Koja

Bolu koja is a typical Sumatran cake, precisely in Bengkulu. Koja sponge has a sweet taste with a texture similar to brownies but the inside is denser.

Usually, koja sponge is made with green color from a mixture of pandan leaves and suji.

4. Bolu suri

Suri cake is a typical Indonesian cake originating from Palembang. At first glance, when sliced, the sponge suri is similar to the fibrous texture of Bika Ambon. 

If you are in Palembang, you can take it home as a souvenir.

5. Sponge tiwul

You can find Bolu tiwul in Central Java or Yogyakarta.

The basic ingredient for making this tiwul sponge is tiwul or a traditional food that is often enjoyed as a substitute for rice.

The taste of sponge tiwul is sweet from palm sugar and savory from a sprinkling of steamed coconut.

6. Bolu bhoi

Bolu bhoi is a typical Acehnese snack with a unique fish shape.

Generally, sponge bhoi is served during important celebrations such as weddings and circumcisions.

7. Chemojo cake

When visiting Riau, don't forget to bring the kemojo cake as a souvenir.

The shape is like a frangipani flower with a bright green color. This sweet cake has a soft inner layer.

8. Milk cake

In Lembang, West Java, there is a soft and creamy milk sponge made from milk.

This Lembang specialty milk sponge is preserved at room temperature for three days so it is suitable to be taken home as a souvenir.

9. Meranti cake

Bolu meranti is a popular souvenir from Medan. Meranti sponge itself is a roll cake made from eggs and flour with a variety of spreads.

10. Black glutinous rice cake

Black sticky rice can also be processed into the basic ingredients for making soft sponge. You can follow the recipe for black sticky rice cake from the following link.

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