Spekkoek (Thousand Layer Spice Cake)

Spekkoek is a traditional Indonesian cake that was influenced by Dutch cuisine during the colonial period. Its name translates to ‘pork belly cake’ in Dutch, but it does not actually contain pork.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Spekkoek (Thousand Layer Spice Cake)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Indonesian Courses: Any, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 120 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Butter
• 250 gram Granulated sugar
• 5 unit Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 250 gram All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 250 milliliter Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 23cm (9-inch) round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
5. Pour a thin layer of batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the layer is set and lightly browned.
6. Remove the cake pan from the oven and carefully pour another thin layer of batter on top. Repeat this process until all the batter is used, creating multiple layers.
7. Bake the cake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, wrap the cake in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 1 hour before serving.
10. Slice the spekkoek into thin layers and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 15g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.