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Sinterklaas (St. Nicholas) Cake

Sinterklaas (St. Nicholas) Cake Recipe

A dense bar type dessert served at Sinterklaas time (December 5) in Holland. It's delicious any time.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dutch
Keyword: < 60 Mins, Dessert, Dutch, European
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 18 squares
Calories: 452.9kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb butter
  • 1 lb light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon mace
  • 1/2 lb blanched almond (dry thoroughly and brown in 1 tbsp butter, stirring constantly, then drain)

Instructions

  • Cream butter and sugar, add soda dissolved in the water.
  • Sift all dry ingredients together.
  • Then mix with creamy mixture to make a soft dough.
  • Place on floured board, knead in almonds and roll out to about 1/4" thick.
  • Place into browny pan and bake about 30 minutes or until done.
  • Cut into squares before it has completely cooled.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1901g | Calories: 452.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 48.8g | Protein: 5.9g | Fat: 27.2g | Saturated Fat: 13.5g | Cholesterol: 54.2mg | Sodium: 364.2mg | Fiber: 2.4g | Sugar: 25g