Quick & Simple Biscoff Cake {No Eggs!} – by Gastro Guru

This Biscoff cake options three layers of wealthy chocolate cake with velvety Biscoff frosting in between. Do that decadent dessert as soon as, and I promise you’ll by no means cease craving it!

As a lot as I really like peanut butter and Nutella, the MVP of spreads is Biscoff cookie butter. Not solely is it scrumptious by itself, nevertheless it’s fabulous when utilized in desserts.

These days, I’ve been experimenting with utilizing the favored cookie butter in all types of treats. Like with Biscoff cookies and Biscoff cheesecake, this Biscoff cake takes that very same candy, delicate caramel taste and makes use of it to immediately stage up any dessert. 

What’s so particular about Biscoff?

Biscoff cookies, also referred to as speculoos cookies, are shortbread cookies infused with caramel and frivolously spiced taste. They get their title from combining “biscuit” and “espresso” since they match seamlessly collectively. 

When blended right into a thick and creamy Biscoff unfold (cookie butter), you principally get the most effective of each worlds: wealthy peanut butter texture and candy cookie taste.

Listed below are some the explanation why I LOVE this recipe:

• Bakes in underneath half-hour. And the prep time earlier than that’s simply as fast. 
• A showstopper. Like tiramisu cake or chocolate peanut butter cake, nobody, actually nobody, will likely be in a position to withstand this attractive cake. It’s my secret weapon for birthday events and get-togethers!
• Excellent for Biscoff lovers. If it wasn’t apparent sufficient, cookie butter is the star of this recipe. It pairs properly with the chocolate with out being overpowering. 
• Easy substances. Like rainbow cake and Harry Potter cake, regardless of its presentation, this cookie butter cake comes along with easy baking staples. 

Elements wanted

As I discussed, you solely want simple baking staples to make this recipe. Here’s what you will want for the cake:

• All-purpose flour. Ideally sifted to take away any clumps. Use gluten-free flour if it’s good to, however be sure it has xanthan gum added; if it doesn’t, add ½ teaspoon. 
• Cocoa powder. I used Dutch-processed unsweetened cocoa powder, however any kind of cocoa powder will work. 
• Sugar. I favor white sugar over brown sugar on this recipe because the Biscoff will add loads of caramelized taste. 
• Baking soda. For the cake to rise. 
• Salt. To deliver out the flavour of the opposite substances.
• Vinegar. Reacts with the baking soda to create air bubbles. I used white vinegar, however apple cider vinegar can even work. 
• Vanilla extract. A should for any good cake recipe. 
• Oil. For moisture and to bind the substances. I used vegetable oil, however any impartial oil will work. 
• Milk. I used unsweetened almond milk, however you should use any dairy or non-dairy milk.

Frosting

• Butter. I extremely counsel unsalted butter since we’re already including salt to the cake. 
• Biscoff cookie butter. A should, after all!
• Powdered sugar. To thicken the frosting. 

How one can make a Lotus Biscoff cake

I’ve included step-by-step images under to make this recipe simple to comply with at house. For the total printable recipe directions and ingredient portions, scroll to the recipe card on the backside of this put up.

Step 1- Prep work. Preheat the oven to 350F/180C, line 3 8-inch springform cake pans with parchment paper, and grease them with cooking spray. 

Step 2- Make the batter. In a big bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, add the entire dry substances and whisk to mix. Add the remainder of the substances and stir till a easy combination stays. 

Step 3- Bake. Distribute the cake batter amongst the cake pans and bake for 25-27 minutes or till a skewer comes out principally clear. 

Step 4- Cool. Take away the desserts from the oven and allow them to cool fully on a cooling rack earlier than frosting. 

Step 5- Make the frosting. Whereas the desserts are cooling, make the frosting. Beat the butter till fluffy. Add the Biscoff and powdered sugar and beat till easy.

Step 6- Assemble. Place the primary cake layer onto a flat floor. Unfold ¼ of the frosting excessive. Add the second cake layer and unfold one other ¼ of it on prime of the cake layer. Place the ultimate cake layer on prime and frost the highest and exterior of the cake. 

Recipe ideas and variations

• Make a single-layered cake. When you’re too lazy to make a layered cake, reduce the recipe in half and solely bake one cake. I do it on a regular basis!
• Or make Biscoff cupcakes as a substitute. Switch the batter to 2 cupcake pans lined with cupcake liners and bake them for 18-20 minutes. 
• Let the desserts cool fully earlier than frosting. In any other case, the frosting will slip off.
• Change the feel of the frosting. Typically, the feel is just too skinny once I make the frosting, so I’ve so as to add extra powdered sugar. If the frosting is just too thick, add a bit additional milk. 
• Make a vanilla cake as a substitute. Personally, I favor the flavour of chocolate and Biscoff, however in the event you’d fairly make a vanilla cake as a substitute, you actually can!
• Improve the flavour. After I really feel like going the additional mile, I’ll swap 3 tablespoons of milk with an espresso shot or black espresso. Belief me, it actually enhances the chocolate taste, however you received’t style the espresso.

How one can retailer leftovers

To retailer: Leftover cake could be saved in an hermetic container and saved at room temperature for 3-4 days or within the fridge for as much as two weeks. 

To freeze: If I wish to hold my cake brisker for longer, I’ll wrap any leftover slices in parchment paper and retailer them in a freezer-safe container. They’ll hold within the freezer for as much as 3 months. 

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