Speculaas Cake Recipe

Name: Speculaas Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Speculaas cake; 1/3 cup flaked, raw almonds; 100g plain flour, sifted; 90g dark brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; Pinch of salt; 1 teaspoon pumpkin spices; Seeds of 10 - 12 cardamoms, crushed or 1 teaspoon cardamom powder; 4 tablespoons almond meal; Amandelspijs (recipe below); 75ml vanilla yogurt; 60ml vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons golden syrup; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Zest of 1 orange; Amandelspijs; 150g almond meal; 150g white caster sugar; 1 egg, lightly beaten; Zest of 1 orange; 1 teaspoon orange blossom water; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Speculaas cake
1/3 cup flaked, raw almonds
100g plain flour, sifted
90g dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin spices
Seeds of 10 - 12 cardamoms, crushed or 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
4 tablespoons almond meal
Amandelspijs (recipe below)
75ml vanilla yogurt
60ml vegetable oil
2 tablespoons golden syrup
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 orange
Amandelspijs
150g almond meal
150g white caster sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
Zest of 1 orange
1 teaspoon orange blossom water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Butter 6 dariole moulds or a 26cm diameter tart tin and then sprinkle some raw flaked almonds inside till a coating is formed on the base and sides of the containers.
2
Preheat the oven to 180 deg C.
3
Remove the amandelspijs from the fridge and cut six thick slices, a couple of cm each in thickness.
4
In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients - flour, sugar, baking powder, pinch of salt, almond meal, pumpkin spices and ground cardamom/cardamom powder, whisking together to combine.
5
Whisk the wet ingredients to combine in another bowl: the yogurt, oil, eggs, golden syrup, orange zest and vanilla extract. Then make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients, pour this wet mix into the well and gently stir to combine with a spatula, ensuring you mix the ingredients at the base, till well combined.
6
Begin with a couple of tablespoons of cake batter, followed by disc of amandelspijs and topped with another couple of tablespoons of cake batter. Then sprinkle some flaked almonds over the top. The mould should be just over halfway full if using darioles. Repeat for all the other moulds. If using a tart tin, pour in cake batter, and break up amandel spijs into little bits which you should drop around the batter. Then finish off with flaked almonds.
7
Place cake moulds on baking tray and bake in the centre of the oven for 25 - 35 minutes till the top is browned and a skewer or cake tester comes out clean.
8
Delicious with vanilla ice cream or custard and perfect on its own with a cuppa tea
9
Make the amandelspijs by combining all the ingredients together in a bowl. Using a wooden spoon, mix all the ingredients together till well combined. Then collect into a ball and place on a large piece of clingfilm.
10
Place the mix in the centre and gently shape into a sausage-style log, measuring about 15 cm. Once rolled up, seal both ends and place in the fridge to rest

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* 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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Speculaas cake, 1/3 cup flaked, raw almonds, 100g plain flour, sifted, 90g dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Speculaas Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Speculaas Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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