Indonesian Spice Cake Spekkuk Bumbu
Transport your taste buds to the heart of Indonesia with Spekkuk Bumbu, a fragrant and delicately spiced Indonesian spice cake. This decadent dessert is infused with a medley of warm spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and cardamom, perfectly paired with rich butter and two types of sugar for a tender, melt-in-your-mouth crumb. Each bite captures the essence of traditional Indonesian baking, with a hint of vanilla to round out the flavors. Simple to prepare yet deeply flavorful, this cake is baked to golden perfection and can be served as is or adorned with a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Perfect for holidays or cozy afternoons with tea, Spekkuk Bumbu is more than just a cake—it's a celebration of spice and tradition in every slice.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 250 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 100 milliliters whole milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easier removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, ground cardamom, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.
One at a time, add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients in 2-3 batches, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula if necessary.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, you can dust the top with powdered sugar or serve as is. Slice and enjoy this aromatic, spiced Indonesian classic.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4384 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 238.8 g | 306% | |
| Saturated Fat | 140.3 g | 702% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1674 mg | 558% | |
| Sodium | 1708 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 493.7 g | 180% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 256.2 g | ||
| Protein | 74.8 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.3 mcg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 508 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 20.8 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 1091 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
