Delight in the festive elegance of our Spiced Speculoos Swirl Cake, a culinary creation that artfully combines the classic charm of speculoos spices with the delicate art of cake rolling. This exquisite dessert features a tender, spice-infused sponge, rolled and layered with a lush mascarpone cream, and subtly sweetened with a hint of raspberry jam. Adorned with dried oranges, cranberries, red currants, and mini speculoos cookies, each slice unveils a beautiful spiral pattern, making it as visually stunning as it is delicious.
Why You'll Love This: This cake is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. The soft sponge, richly flavored with speculoos spices, perfectly complements the creamy and smooth mascarpone filling. The raspberry jam adds a delightful fruity note, balancing the spices and cream. The unique swirl design is not only a treat for the eyes but also ensures a perfect ratio of sponge to cream in every bite.
Perfect Occasion: The Spiced Speculoos Swirl Cake is an ideal centerpiece for holiday celebrations, winter gatherings, or any special occasion where you want to impress your guests. Its sophisticated look and festive flavors make it perfect for Christmas, New Year's Eve, or as a special treat during the winter months.
Decoration Tips: Garnish this elegant cake with dried orange slices, cranberries, and red currants for a pop of color and a hint of tartness. Mini speculoos cookies can be placed around the cake or on top for added crunch and charm. For a final flourish, pipe remaining cream using a star nozzle to create delicate rosettes.
Ingredients:
Cake:
- 4 medium eggs
- 3 tbsp warm water
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 110 g sugar
- 100 g flour
- 50 g cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp speculoos spice
For Spreading:
- 4-5 tbsp raspberry jam
Cream:
- 500 g mascarpone
- 400 ml cream
- 6 tsp San-Apart or 4 packets cream stabilizer
- 90 g powdered sugar
- 3-4 tsp speculoos spice or 3 tbsp speculoos cream
Decoration:
- Dried oranges
- Cranberries
- Red currants
- Mini speculoos cookies
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) using the convection setting.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, water, and vanilla sugar for 5 minutes until creamy.
- Sift in flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and speculoos spice, folding gently.
- Spread the batter on a baking tray lined with parchment and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Let the sponge cool, covered.
- For the cream, whip all ingredients together, reserving 4-5 tbsp for decoration in a piping bag with a star nozzle.
- Spread warm jam on the sponge, then cover with cream and smooth out.
- Cut the sponge into 5 cm wide strips, roll the first strip and place it on a cake plate. Wrap the remaining strips around it.
- Decorate the cake with the reserved cream and toppings.
- Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours, covered.
Enjoy this Spiced Speculoos Swirl Cake, a festive and elegant dessert that's sure to dazzle and delight at any special occasion!