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.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 10

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, ground cardamom, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula if necessary.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Once cooled, you can dust the top with powdered sugar or serve as is. Slice and enjoy this aromatic, spiced Indonesian classic.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1221.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4384.0

Total Fat 238.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 140.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1674.2mg	0%
Sodium 1707.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 493.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.7g	0%
Total Sugars 256.2g
Protein 74.8g	0%

Vitamin D 291.4IU	0%
Calcium 508.1mg	0%
Iron 20.8mg	0%
Potassium 1091.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.6%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 44.6%