World Flavors Cookbook

Kruidkoek (Spice Cake)

A dark, moist ginger and spice cake, often served in thin slices with a layer of butter.

Cuisine: Netherlands

Ingredients

• Rye flour
• Honey or molasses
• Ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg
• Milk

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients into a thick batter
2. Bake in a loaf tin at low temperature
3. Let rest for a day to develop flavors
4. Serve with a thick layer of butter