PANDAN LAYERS BY REGENT CAKE SHOP
The first time I know of this place is through the local dailies. And it's cover story was that Regent Cake Shop will be closing after reinventing this 5 delicious pandan layers (is known as screwpine leave - it is a straight vertical plant! Not sure how it ended up with its name), 35 years ago due to competitions.
There are a total of 5 layers within the cake. Uncle Cheng, uses a mixture of freshly squeezed pandan juice, fresh coconut milk (santan) and Hoen Kwe flour, a starch made from mung beans.
You need to keep this cake in the refrigerator. Why?
Firstly, coconut milk itself does not do well with heat and it gets 'rotten' even if you leave it on the outside for half a day in a tropical climate like Malaysia.
Secondly, the pandan layer is similar to a jelly texture, thus, it is meant to be eat cool, if not, cold, isn't it? :D
You need very quick hands to spread the pandan layers before it coagulates! I made my way into the kitchen, only to be stopped by this sight of how he deftly spread the pandan layer.
I called early in the morning to make reservation, just in case of overwhelming response! There are 3 varieties to choose from: Pandan, Yam and Corn. Unfortunately for me, the yam version is not available for that day :(
So I chose the combination as it was available. I bought 1 kg of the pandan layer and half a kg of the combination.
While waiting, I noticed that Uncle Cheng was preparing a birthday cake, yes, pandan layer, that is decorated in the olden days with flowers that's made from butter and cream. You can also choose to sprinkle or dust with desiccated coconut.
The cake is light yet fluffy and melts in the mouth; while the pandan layer is smooth and jelly like. It is best to keep in the refrigerator before consuming.
I wasn't able to taste the yam in the combination; think it was overwhelm by the pandan layer. Pandan tends to be stronger in its flavor though. Yet it is not overpowering like some fruit e.g. durian? *grin*
I will try to get the yam version when I have the chance to make another trip to Klang.
While waiting, it was in full sight, can't ignore, right? There were other cakes like the one above, fruit cake. How many of us grew up with this traditional fruit cake? There are other cakes too, Marble, Butter and also a chocolate cake.
I read too, on the daily, that there's a Philippine chocolate cake which he has perfected! Can't wait to lay my hands on that the next trip!
70, Jalan Raya Timur, Kawasan 1,
41000 Klang,
Selangor, Malaysia
Contact: + 603 3371 8382
Opening hours are:
Monday - Friday: 9AM - 8PM
Saturday & Sunday: 9AM - 6PM
