Homemade Spiced Dutch Breakfast Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (200g) brown sugar 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
• 1 cup (240ml) milk 1 cup (240ml) milk
• 1/4 cup (60ml) molasses 1/4 cup (60ml) molasses
• 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt Pinch of salt

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 250 kcal / 1046 KJ
• Fat: 5g (1g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 50g (30g sugars)
• Protein: 3g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 0.2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a loaf pan.
2. 2.
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. 3.
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, molasses, and vegetable oil.
4. 4.
   Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined.
5. 5.
   Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
6. 6.
   Bake for approximately 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. 7.
   Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Molasses — If you prefer a stronger molasses flavor, you can increase the amount to 1/2 cup (120ml). However, be cautious as it may affect the texture of the cake.

Tips & Tricks

• For a spicier flavor, you can add a pinch of ground cardamom or black pepper to the batter.
• Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing to achieve clean and neat slices.
• Store the cake in an airtight container to maintain its moisture and flavor.

Serving advice

Serve the spiced Dutch breakfast cake sliced and spread with butter or margarine. It pairs well with a cup of tea or coffee for a cozy breakfast or afternoon treat.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar or drizzle it with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.