Gekruide koek is a Dutch word that means “spiced cake”.
It is a type of gingerbread cake that is typically made with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Gekruide koek is often eaten during the winter months, as it is a warm and comforting dessert.
Here is a recipe for gekruide koek:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk, and mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- For a more flavorful cake, add 1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger to the batter.
- Serve gekruide koek with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.