 Lapis legit is similar to traditional Indonesian "kue lapis", the difference being that lapis legit is a puffy layered cake, made of flour and is baked, while "kue lapis" is a moist layered pudding, made of rice flour and sago, and is steamed.Lapis legit has also spread to Malaysia.A form developed in Sarawak is called the Sarawak layer cake or "kek lapis Sarawak" which has greater colour and flavour variations.