Gevulde Speculaas - Has Almond Paste Recipe

Name: Gevulde Speculaas - Has Almond Paste
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: GEVULDE SPECULAAS; Speculaas spices; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon pumpkin spices; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon mace; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ginger; Almond paste for two recipes; 10 oz blanched almonds (1 16 oz bag whole almonds, need to take skin off, easiest way is to boil water and dump almonds into boiling water for 20 seconds, drain and rinse in cold water and peel, ca…; 10 oz sugar (use 5/8 to 3/4 cup); 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons almond extract; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest; Speculaas dough; 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 1/2 sticks of butter; 2/3 cup light brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 tablespoons mixed spices; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Servings: persons

GEVULDE SPECULAAS
Speculaas spices
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon pumpkin spices
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon mace
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon ginger
Almond paste for two recipes
10 oz blanched almonds (1 16 oz bag whole almonds, need to take skin off, easiest way is to boil water and dump almonds into boiling water for 20 seconds, drain and rinse in cold water and peel, can also put in large bowl and just grab almonds and squeeze a few times. This will get most skins off quickly. Rest just takes time to do).
10 oz sugar (use 5/8 to 3/4 cup)
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
Speculaas dough
2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 sticks of butter
2/3 cup light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 tablespoons mixed spices
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

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Speculaas spices
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Mix together - this makes enough spices for 2 cakes, but only going to use half of this for one recipe.
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Almond paste for two recipes
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Place into a food processor, grind almonds very fine, add sugar, eggs, lemon zest and almond extract. Pulse until it forms a ball. Put into a jar or container and place in the freezer, keeps a while (don't know how long, usually doesn't last that long).
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Speculaas dough
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Mix into one small ball of dough.
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In spring form, divide dough in half. Roll or smooth in bottom of spring form. Use 1/2 of almond paste mix for next layer. Then top layer gets rest of dough and cover till you see no more almond paste. Then take 2 tablespoons sugar, some almond extract and little water and mix till you have a thick paste. Brush this over the top to cover. Then add slivered almonds to decorate (optional).
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Preheat oven to 375 and bake for 20 minutes. Need to watch so doesn't burn.
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If you want to make 2 Gevulde Speculaas's, then just double dough mix.
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Enjoy!

1450

kcal

Calories

Fat

173

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: GEVULDE SPECULAAS, Speculaas spices, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon pumpkin spices, and more.

Yes, Gevulde Speculaas - Has Almond Paste falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Gevulde Speculaas - Has Almond Paste

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