KUCHING, March 12 -- Sarawak's traditional layer cake has been elevated to a luxury treat with Abg K'ju Cake House's ten-layer 'Luxury Kek Lapis Sultan', priced at RM1,800 per tray.

Its creator, Adhar Brahim, 38, has been developing luxury cakes since 2024, beginning with the Luxury Baklava, followed by the Luxury Black Royale Truffle in 2025, and now the Kek Lapis Sultan this year.

Adhar said he spent about a year in research and development to ensure the Kek Lapis Sultan stands out in both taste and presentation.

"Each layer offers a unique flavour, and the cake is best eaten in two parts.

"Start from the pistachio layer downwards, which gives a nostalgic, modern-classic flavour reminiscent of traditional cakes.

"Then enjoy the upp...