Foodies, brace yourself for a charming and unique cake experience that goes by a funny name-Bolu berendam! Yes, you heard it right, this cake loves taking a bath, lol. But let me assure you, there's nothing quite like it! Hailing from the enchanting Indragiri Hulu Regency, this cake is also known as "Halue Telur". Finding it in stores or stalls may prove challenging, as it was once considered a special delicacy exclusively reserved for the esteemed kings of Indragiri in bygone eras.

Why is this cake called "berendam" or "soaked"? Apparently, this cake is soaked in white sugar water after cooking, like candied fruits. Bolu berendam has a very sweet taste, unlike other types of cake where the composition of sugar, eggs, and flour is balanced. Bolu berendam only requires a small amount of flour and has a dominant mixture of sugar and eggs. Uniquely, although this cake is soaked in sugar water for a long time, it does not fall apart. Bolu berendam does not change its shape, it just looks wet and softer.

This cake is made only for certain occasions, such as Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, weddings, and other traditional events.

There is a community belief that if an outsider eats this cake, they will never forget the Malay people and will come again to the Land of Malay. So unique, right, Foodies?