Ontbijtkoek (Dutch Breakfast Cake)

Step 1

Grease and line a loaf tin. Preheat the oven to 160°C/320F, placing the rack in the middle of the oven.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients, including the brown sugar and whisk together until well incorporated.

Step 3

Warm the milk either over the stovetop on low heat or pop it in the microwave until warm but not scalded. Pour in the honey, molasses and vanilla, whisking until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until combined and the batter is smoothish. Do not overmix. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 50 to 60 minutes until a cake tester, skewer or toothpick comes out clean. of the bake.

Step 5

Remove from oven and allow to cool in the tin for 15 to 25 minutes before lifting out and placing on a wire cooling rack to cool completely before serving. This cake is best served the next day.