Indulge in the delicious flavors of this luxurious Lotus Biscoff Cake, a soft sponge infused with biscoff spread. Today, we share a tempting yet easy cake recipe that is loaded with lotus spread. From sponge to frosting every bite of this cake will take you to the world of caramelized lotus. Enjoy the flavors of your favorite spread in an amazing dripping cake recipe.
Easy Biscoff Cake
Originating from Belgium, the lotus cookies get hyped around the globe for their caramelized flavor and crunchy texture. The bakers widely started using the biscoff spread and cookies in dessert recipes, and biscoff lotus became a trend. From cheesecakes to puddings chefs start creating delightful recipes using biscoff cookies and spread.
This dripping lotus biscoff cake is a delicious recipe that I love to serve during the festive season. The lotus spread adds depth to the cake sponge and richness to the buttercream frosting. The fusion creates a perfect balance between the rich heritage of Belgium and American baking.
I love to add crushed lotus cookies to the cake batter to make it crunchy and flavorful. The buttercream frosting is loaded with flavors of biscoff spread while the biscoff ganache dripping complements the final look of the cake.
Lotus Biscoff Cake Recipe
Equipment
- Oven
- Electric Beater
- 2 9" inches Cake Pan
Ingredients
For Biscoff Cake
- 2 Cup All-purpose flour
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 Cup Milk
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 Cup Butter
- 1/2 Tsp Baking soda
- 1 Tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Vanilla extract
- 10 Lotus biscoff cookies crushed
- 1 Cup Lotus biscoff spread
For Biscoff Buttercream Frosting
- 1 Cup Butter
- 1/2 Cup Icing sugar
- 1 Tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 Cup Biscoff spread
For Biscoff Ganache
- 1/2 Cup Heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp Biscoff spread
Instructions
For Lotus Biscoff Cake Sponge
- Preheat the oven to 175°C then grease and line two 9 inches cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk butter and sugar until fluffy. Start adding eggs one by one then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Gradually start adding dry batter to the wet batter and continue whisking with an electric beater. Pour the milk into the batter and combine well.
- Then add biscoff spread and give it a good whisk. Gently fold in crushed lotus cookies into the batter.
- Now equally divide and pour cake batter into prepared cake pans. Tap on a flat surface to release air bubbles.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the cake.
- Once the cake is ready let it cool in a cake pan for 10 minutes then transfer it to a wire rack.
For Lotus Biscoff Buttercream Frosting
- Whisk butter in a bowl until fluffy, then gradually start adding icing sugar and beat until creamy.
- Then stir in biscoff spread and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth and creamy.
For Lotus Biscoff Ganache
- In a double boiler add cream and biscoff spread. Once melted, remove it from heat. You can also melt it in a microwave.
Assembling Cake
- Place the cake sponge on the cake tray, then spread the layer of biscoff buttercream frosting on top of the cake.
- Place the second layer of cake and again top with frosting. Cover the sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Decorate the cake with biscoff ganache, and pour it over the top of the cake allowing it to drip down from the sides
Notes
Tips That Will Help
- You can add a pinch of nutmeg, and cinnamon powder to the cake batter for a rich flavor.
- For a strong lotus flavor, increase the amount of spread in the ganache and buttercream frosting.
- Garnish the cake with lotus cookies.
- Dip the spatula in hot water before frosting the cake, it will help in smooth application.
- Serve the cake slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- You can store the leftover cake in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
FAQ’s
Can I use different sizes of the pan?
Yes, you can use whatever size is available. However, make sure to adjust the baking time according to the size. Small cakes usually take less time in the oven.
Can I use other types of cookies for biscoff cake?
Although this recipe calls for lotus cookies, however, you can substitute it with digestive biscuits or even with graham crackers. Try to use substitutes that offer the same texture.
Can I skip using cream in the ganache?
Yes, you can skip the cream in ganache. Simply melt the lotus spread in the microwave then decorate the cake by dripping it down from the top of the cake.
