Pom Koek Belgian Coffee Cake
Indulge in the rich, aromatic flavors of Pom Koek, a traditional Belgian coffee cake that’s perfect for any occasion. This moist, lightly spiced cake is infused with the warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, balanced by the subtle bitterness of strong brewed coffee and the tang of buttermilk. Topped with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, this 9-inch round cake is as beautiful as it is delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick 40-minute bake, this easy-to-make treat is ideal for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack paired with your favorite cup of coffee or tea. Serve up a slice of Belgian charm with this irresistible Pom Koek!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 120 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 120 milliliters buttermilk
- 60 milliliters strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 15 grams powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
Using a hand or stand mixer, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk and cooled brewed coffee. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 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 the cake is cool, dust the top with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and serve with a cup of coffee or tea.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.6 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.1 g | 345% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 834 mg | 278% | |
| Sodium | 2444 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 370.4 g | 135% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 172.8 g | ||
| Protein | 49.9 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 315 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 721 mg | 15% | |
*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.
