dutch spice cake
This traditional Dutch Spice Cake (called 'Ontbijtkoek', in the Netherlands) has a soft, spongy texture with a delicious spicy flavor from the cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and other warm spices. It's a quick cake to prepare for coffee or tea time, and it's usually served with a dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of honey, for an added touch of sweetness. It's sometimes baked in loaf form, and then sliced and served for breakfast with hot coffee and fresh seasonal fruit on the side. But this recipe is intended to be a dessert...though it could definitely be served for breakfast!
prep time
10 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
24 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cup - all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice or mace
- 1 cup - light brown sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 3/4 cup - milk
- 7 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3/4 cup - chopped walnuts
- OPTIONAL (TO SERVE)
- - whipped cream - to serve
- - honey (or golden syrup) - to serve
How To Make dutch spice cake
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Step 1Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 8x12x2-inch baking dish. Line the greased pan with parchment baking paper, allowing 2 inches overhang on both ends.
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Step 2Sift flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg and allspice together into a large bowl. Stir in sugar. Make a well in the center, and add the egg, milk and butter. Using a wooden spoon, stir until batter is smooth. Spoon into prepared baking pan, and smooth the top. Evenly distribute walnuts on top.
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Step 3Bake for 27 to 32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Then run a butter knife along the edges so cake releases easily. Grab edges of the parchment on both sides of cake pan, and gently lift cake from pan. Remove parchment paper and place cake on cooling rack (top facing up) to cool completely. Cut into serving slices (standard is 6x4 rows), and serve slices with dollops of cream and honey (or golden syrup) drizzled on top.
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