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Speculoos and Vanilla Marble Cake

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Speculoos and Vanilla Marble Cake is a deliciously unique twist on the classic marble cake. The rich, aromatic flavor of speculoos cookies blends beautifully with the light, fluffy vanilla cake batter to create a stunning swirl of flavor in every slice. This cake offers the perfect balance of spiced sweetness and delicate creaminess, making it a show-stopping dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup speculoos cookies, crushed into crumbs (about 8–10 cookies)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional, for added spice)
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
  2. Prepare the vanilla cake batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until smooth.
  3. Prepare the speculoos mixture: In a small bowl, combine the crushed speculoos cookies, melted butter, brown sugar (if using), and cinnamon. Stir until the mixture is crumbly and well combined.
  4. Prepare the marble effect: Divide the vanilla batter into two equal portions. In one half, stir in the cocoa powder until fully combined. The other half will remain as the vanilla batter.
  5. Assemble the cake: Spoon alternating spoonfuls of vanilla batter, speculoos mixture, and chocolate batter into the cake pan. Use a skewer or knife to gently swirl the batters together, creating a marble effect.
  6. Bake the cake: Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. If the cake is browning too quickly on top, you can loosely cover it with foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.
  7. Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice and enjoy!

Notes

Speculoos Frosting: Top the cake with a speculoos-flavored buttercream frosting or cream cheese frosting for an extra layer of speculoos goodness.Storage: Store the cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage.Vegan Version: Use flax eggs, plant-based milk, and coconut oil for a vegan version of the cake.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Find it online: https://lisarecipe.com/speculoos-and-vanilla-marble-cake/