Best 6 Spice Cake Kruid Koek Recipes

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Spice cake, also known as Kruidkoek, is a traditional Dutch cake that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is a delicious and flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion. Made with a combination of spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and cardamom, this cake has a unique and aromatic flavor that is sure to please everyone. Spice cake is often served with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, making it an indulgent and decadent dessert. This article will provide you with the best recipe to create the perfect spice cake, so you can enjoy this classic Dutch treat in the comfort of your own home.

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HALLOWEEN SPICE CAKE



Halloween Spice Cake image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h2m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Butter
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • For the cake: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice.
  • In a large bowl, beat the sugars, oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract to blend. Add the dry ingredients and stir until just blended. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool the cake for 10 minutes. Unmold the cake and place on a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar and cut into slices for serving.

MOIST, TENDER SPICE CAKE



Moist, Tender Spice Cake image

This is a substantial yet tender spice cake that's flavorful enough to serve unadorned.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ½ cups bleached all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornstarch
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup milk
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup unsalted butter, softened until easily spreadable
2 cups dark brown sugar

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and lightly flour a metal or disposable foil 9-by-13-inch pan. Whisk dry ingredients and spices in a large bowl. Mix milk, eggs and vanilla extract in a 2-cup measuring cup.
  • Beat softened butter into dry ingredients, first on low, then medium, until mixture forms pebble-sized pieces. Add about 1/3 of the milk mixture and beat on low until smooth. Add remaining milk mixture in two stages; beat on medium speed until batter is just smooth. Add the sugar; beat until just incorporated, about 30 seconds. Pour batter into cake pan.
  • Bake until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the cake's center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Set pan on a wire rack; let cool for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the pan perimeter and turn cake onto rack. Let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 66.6 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 221.5 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

SPEKKOEK (THOUSAND LAYER SPICE CAKE)



Spekkoek (Thousand Layer Spice Cake) image

A Dutch/Indonesian butter cake, best-known for being served with coffee after the ever-popular Dutch/Indonesian rijsttaffel. A good Spekkoek will have at least 12 layers or more. The heat of the grill browns the top of each layer, giving the cut cake its neat horizontal striped look. Spekkoek will keep moist and fresh in a cake tin or in the fridge for a week, well wrapped in a greaseproof paper. It can also be frozen if wrapped in a layer of aluminium foil. Because of the richness of the cake, it tends to be served in very small pieces, usually thin slices.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb butter, softened
1 cup sugar
10 large eggs, separated
1 pinch salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon clove
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar together with an electric mixer. Beat in egg yolks. In another bowl, using clean beaters, beat egg whites with salt until stiff. Fold into yolk mixture. Fold in flour.
  • Divide batter between two bowls. Add combined spices to one bowl; stir well.
  • Line the bottom of a buttered 9" round cake pan (or springform pan) with wax paper and butter the wax paper. Pour about 1/2 cup of the spice batter into the pan, spreading to form a thin layer. Place pan under a preheated broiler for 2 minutes, or until the layer is firm and very lightly browned. Spread 1/2 cup of the plain batter over the top and broil until firm. Repeat layering and broiling until all batter is used.
  • Let cake cool, then remove from pan. Sprinkle top with confectioners' sugar. Serve in thin slices with strong, hot coffee.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3663.8, Fat 233.6, SaturatedFat 132.8, Cholesterol 2348.1, Sodium 2493.3, Carbohydrate 322.1, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 218.1, Protein 78.2

SPICE CAKE - KRUID KOEK



Spice Cake - Kruid Koek image

A Dutch family favorite. Spread lightly with butter before serving with coffee. I'm not 100% sure what the yield of this recipe is.

Provided by little.miss.sunshine

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 2 small loaf pans

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar or 1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Bake in small greased loaf pans at 375°F for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1139.8, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 891.2, Carbohydrate 257.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 153.7, Protein 17.1

KIM'S BUTTERMILK SPICE CAKE



Kim's Buttermilk Spice Cake image

This spice cake was inspired by a recipe from one of my mom's old cookbooks. It was my great-grandpa's favorite cake, and I used to make it for him all the time. It's a simple cake that's not too sweet, and has a rather strong spice flavor. Err on the side of underbaking the cake rather than overbaking, or it'll be dry.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Spice Cake

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups buttermilk, at room temperature
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice in a bowl until well combined.
  • Cream together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract. Add in half of the flour mixture, and stir until just combined. Pour in buttermilk, and mix until just combined. Add in remaining flour mixture and mix until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the middle of the cake springs back lightly when touched, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
  • For the frosting, cream butter in a large bowl until smooth. Add cream cheese and beat until thoroughly combined. Mix in confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, and beat until smooth after each addition. Mix in vanilla and salt. Add in heavy cream and beat until frosting is smooth, about 2 minutes. Frost cooled cake as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.9 calories, Carbohydrate 71.1 g, Cholesterol 131 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 19.6 g, Sodium 498.6 mg, Sugar 53.5 g

SPICE CAKE



Spice Cake image

I enjoy cake decorating and sometimes decorate one for a family member's birthday. I've even encouraged nieces and nephews to help me bake this cake.-Robin E Perry, Seneca, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, softened
4 large eggs, beaten
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk
BUTTER CREAM FROSTING:
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream sugar and butter. Add eggs; beat well. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Mix well. Pour into a greased and floured 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until the cake tests done. Cool. For frosting, cream shortening and butter in a bowl. Add vanilla. Gradually beat in sugar. Add milk; beat until light and fluffy. Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
  • To make the cake even more moist, add 1/2 cup of applesauce or mashed banana to the batter.
  • If you don't have any candied ginger, you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger.
  • To make the cake even more festive, decorate it with a sprinkle of chopped nuts or dried fruit.

Conclusion:

Spice cake is a delicious and festive cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its warm and inviting spices, moist texture, and rich flavor, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special cake to bake, give this spice cake recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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