Back to my blog! & Speculaas Cake ( with almost no fat!) :)

I have decided to post again to my blog!! 
I will be updating it and changing it a little.
This blog has been sitting for a little while now and I decided that I want to continue posting yummy recipes that I create/find and share it with the world. 
Exciting news is that I have decided to study Culinary Management at a College next fall! I have already applied and cannot wait! It is a two year diploma that incorporates baking, cooking, and management. 

Anyways, now onto the recipe. I really love this recipe. It is a little high in sugar but there is no added fat, the only fat comes from the egg-which is a healthy source of fat. Yet this cake is not dry at all-in fact no one can tell there is no oil or butter in it. The recipe is a lovely cake that can be served with coffee or tea or anytime for a wonderful treat. It is filled with spices-speculaas kruiden, a dutch spice blend with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and more. I will link the recipe to this page. This cake also features a lovely note of anise. Anise is my favourite flavouring of all when it comes to dessert! Best of all this cake is easy to make-all ingredients are combined in one bowl at once and then stirred until just mixed then baked in a loaf pan. Let's give it a try!

Speculaas Cake Extraordinaire!

You will need:

• 375 gr all-purpose flour (I want to try it with 1/2 whole wheat sometime-I think it will work great!)
• 250 gr brown sugar  (use 300 gr for a cake that is sweeter, 250 gr works for a breakfast cake)
• 2 tbsp baking powder
• 2 1/2 tsp Speculaas Kruiden ( linked below)
• 1 tsp anise extract (I added some anise seeds too)
• 1 large egg
• 150 ml water
• 175 ml milk
• 1 tsp almond extract

How to:

1. Measure all ingredients and put into one large bowl ( I usually mix all dry first then add all the wet ones but this cake is not too picky!)
2. Mix until just combined-do not over mix!!! This causes the cake to become hard, dense and dry.
3. Put into a long loaf pan or cake pan
4. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes and 400 for 10 minutes
5. Bake until tooth pick comes out clean

Use this recipe for the wonderful spice blend :)
Speculaas Kruiden Recipe