Bahuluorbaulu(Jawi:باهولو) is a traditionalMalaypastry(kue/kuih). It is similar in concept to themadeleinecake, but round in shape and composed of different ingredients.[2][3]There are three versions available, the most common beingbahulucermai(star-shaped) and the more elusivebahulu gulung(shaped like rolls) andbahulu lapis(layered). Bahulu is believed to be originated inMalay Peninsuladuring the colonization era and is the corruption of theMalaccanKristang(Portuguese-Eurasian people) word,bolu(Portuguese:bolo) which means cake. It is usually served duringEid al-Fitras well as during theLunar New Year.[2][3]