Ontbijtkoek

The Ontbijtkoek is a delectable ginger-spiced rye flour cake. Ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg are among the spices utilized. Succade, a candied citrus peel, is sometimes used as well. The recipe changes depending on where you are in the Netherlands. Ontbijtkoek, which literally translates as 'morning cake,' is a must-have for breakfast or as a snack with a thick layer of butter on top.

Is it true that ontbijtkoek is a Dutch cake? It is debatable. Pepper was used in the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans' breakfast cakes. The cake was traditionally created with leftover bread and various spices in the Middle Ages. Many bakeries around the Netherlands began to create the cake in the 16th century, employing ginger and other spices.

Peperkoek (pepper cake) and kruidkoek are other names for Ontbijtkoek (spicy cake). If you intend to travel to the Netherlands, Ontbijtkoek (Peperkoek or Kruidkoek) is one of the must-try foods for you.