Because of this, I can’t spend too much time on cooking but I still want to make something that is enjoyable and quick but also has a hint of sophistication. Just so you know, I’m not a big fan of doing too much complicated work on the weekend, including cooking. So if I must or feel like cooking, I choose something that is as simple as this coconut taro steamed layer cake. All it took me was 45 minutes to cook from a to z with minimal time of prepping.

This steamed layer cake is made mainly from tapioca starch with add-on flavors: coconut and taro. You spend most of your real cooking time by ladling each flavor mixture alternatively every five minutes until all the liquid is out or you are happy with the amount of layers you have. It’s a super easy job, I’m telling you. Set the timer, then sit back, relax and watch your favorite Netflix movie. By the time you finish watching, you’ll have such a delicious, delicate and beautiful dessert. The only ‘hard working’ step in this process is boiling taro and lightly smash it into paste form before putting into the blender. If you want to skip the smashing step (like I did), then just let the blender do all the dirty work.

My favorite part about eating this layered cake is peeling each layer and eat them separately. Weird, I know, I spent quite some times to made sure each layer had the same amount of liquid and stick together perfectly. Then I tear them apart within a blink of an eye while eating.

This is a perfect choice for a light dessert or a beautiful cake for baby/bridal shower (take a break from cupcakes guys, seriously, I mean it). Also it’s even tastier if complimented by a cup of milk or hot tea.