Thousand Layered Cake (Kek Lapis)

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20 egg yolks
4 egg whites
500g salted butter
3 tbsp condensed milk
300g sugar
200g plain flour, sifted
2 tsp ground mixed spices
2 tsp vanilla essence
3 tbsp apple/white grape juice

1. Pre-heat your oven, selecting the grill function.
2. Beat egg whites with some of the sugar until it form firm peaks.
3. Beat yolks with sugar until double the size.
4. Cream butter with condensed milk. Add in vanilla, juice, spices and egg yolk mixture. Mix them well.
5. Fold in flour alternately with meringue.
6. Spread a thin layer of batter, about 5 dessertspoons onto the parchment paper.
7. Grill for 7 minutes on the lowest rack in your oven or until lightly golden brown.
8. Remove cake pan from oven and press the baked layer down lightly with the back of a large spoon. Prick all over the layer of cake with a toothpick or a fork.
9. Repeat steps 6 to 8 for each layer.
10. For the last layer, turn the oven down to 180 degrees C and bake on middle rung for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Remove from oven and run a paring knife along the edges of the cake pan. Remove the cake from pan and let it cool.