The cake, called ontbijtkoek, is a simple spice cake that reminds me of gingerbread. You won’t spend much time cooking (there isn’t even an egg to crack), so more time can be spent outside trying to catch the wiggling, bouncing pieces of cake. This just might be the solution for those hot summer birthdays, where frosting is an issue.
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The cake, called ontbijtkoek, is a simple spice cake that reminds me of gingerbread. You won’t spend much time cooking (there isn’t even an egg to crack), so more time can be spent outside trying to catch the wiggling, bouncing pieces of cake. This just might be the solution for those hot summer birthdays, where frosting is an issue.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup rye flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup brown sugar , packed
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 cup milk
- 1 pinch salt
The spices
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
Servings: cake
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Instructions
- This is a super simple, dump-and-go recipe. All you have to do is mix everything and pop into a preheated 300 degree oven for about an hour. And then you just have to eat it, while dangling on a wibby wobby string.
- Whisk everything together in a large bowl. Until a pretty, tan batter forms. Pour into an oiled (or buttered) loaf pan. Bake at 300F for one hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Recipe Notes
To serve, hang each slice on a string at mouth level. No hands!