This speculoos cake with cherries baked on a sheet pan is the perfect companion for the cold season!

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This speculoos and cherry sheet cake is more than just a dessert – it's a sweet dream that melts in your mouth! Crispy speculoos, fruity cherry compote, and a creamy layer create the perfect combination of wintry flavor and delicate lightness. Whether for afternoon tea, a family celebration, or simply as a treat for yourself, this cake is a highlight that's guaranteed to delight everyone. Easy to prepare, irresistibly delicious, and perfect for the cold season. Anyone with a sweet tooth will be in heaven!

This speculoos cake with cherries baked on a sheet pan is simply irresistible!

Why a sheet cake? Because it's super practical and perfect for larger groups. Here you'll find the ingredients and simple step-by-step instructions to prepare this heavenly dessert. We also offer helpful tips and variations so you can customize your cake to your liking. Indulge yourself and enjoy this sweet treat – perfect for the holidays or any occasion!

Why a speculoos cake with cherries baked on a sheet pan?

This speculoos and cherry sheet cake is the perfect treat for the cold season! Why? Because it combines everything we love about winter. Desserts love: the spicy taste of speculoos, the fruity freshness of cherries and a creamy layer that harmoniously rounds everything off.

The best part: being baked on a sheet pan makes this cake especially practical – ideal for larger gatherings and easy to prepare. Whether for family, friends, or colleagues at the office – it's guaranteed to bring smiles and warm moments of enjoyment.

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Simple speculoos cake with cherries from a baking sheet

This speculoos cake with cherries baked on a sheet pan is the perfect companion for the cold season!

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Portions: 12 large

Baking utensils:

• 1 rectangular baking tray 39x28 cm

Ingredients for the sponge cake base:

• 3 large eggs Size M
• 1 pinch of salt
• 80 g sugar
• 100 g all-purpose flour Type 405
• 1 TL baking powder
• 20 g cornstarch
• 2 EL Baking cocoa
• ½ TL Speculaas spice

Ingredients for the cherry compote:

• 1 large glass Cherries approx. 720 ml
• 1 small glass Cherries approx. 370 ml
• 200-300ml ml Juice from the cherries
• 100 ml Mulled wine or children's punch
• 1½ parcel Vanilla pudding powder for cooking

Ingredients for the cream:

• 250 g low-fat quark 20%
• 200 g Mascarpone
• 200 g cream
• 1 TL Vanilla extract
• 50 g sugar
• 1 EL San Apart or whipped cream stabilizer

For decoration:

• 12 large Speculoos cookies

Preparation:

Preparation:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) using conventional oven settings (top and bottom heat). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Prepare the dough:

• Place the eggs, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer or food processor on high speed for 5-7 minutes until thick and creamy.
• Mix flour, cornstarch, baking cocoa, speculaas spice and baking powder in a separate bowl.
• Sift the flour mixture onto the beaten egg mixture and carefully fold it in with a spatula. Do not overmix so that the batter remains light and airy.

Bake:

• Pour the batter onto the baking sheet and smooth it out evenly. A large offset spatula or a spoon works best for this. Bake the sponge cake base in a preheated oven for 12 minutes.
• Tip: Do the toothpick test: Insert a wooden toothpick into the dough. If nothing sticks, the base is ready.

Allow to cool:

• Remove the sponge cake from the oven and let it cool briefly. Then turn it out onto a wire rack, carefully peel off the baking paper, and let it cool completely.

Prepare cherry compote:

• Pour the cherry juice and mulled wine or children's punch into a saucepan. Whisk in the vanilla pudding powder until no lumps remain.
• Turn on the stove and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Once it thickens, add the cherries and cook briefly. Remove the pot from the heat and let the compote cool.

Make cream

• Place low-fat quark, mascarpone, cream, vanilla extract, and sugar in a bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until creamy. Add San Apart (or cream stabilizer) and continue beating briefly until the cream is firm enough to spread.

Assemble cake

• Spread the cooled cherry compote evenly over the sponge cake base and smooth it out.
• Carefully pour the cream onto the cherry layer and smooth it out.

Decorate:

• Place the butter speculoos cookies side by side on the cream so that they cover the surface.

Cool:

• Place the finished cake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours so that the layers can soak in properly.

large 100

Calories: 210 kcal

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Step-by-step instructions: How to make a successful speculoos cake with cherries from a baking sheet.

Prepare the speculaas base: Crumble speculoos cookies: Crumble the cookies finely in a freezer bag using a rolling pin or a food processor. Incorporate butter: Mix in melted butter until a malleable mass is formed. Press down on the metal sheet: Press the mixture evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill for about 30 minutes.

Prepare cherry compote: Heat cherry juice and mulled wine: Put the juice into a pot with mulled wine or children's punch. Thickening: Mix the vanilla pudding powder, stir it in and bring to a boil while stirring until the mixture thickens. Add cherries: Fold in the cherries and let the mixture cool slightly. Place on the floor: Spread the cherry compote evenly on the base.

Prepare a cream layer: Mix the cream: Beat together low-fat quark, mascarpone, cream, vanilla extract and sugar until creamy. Stabilize cream: Add San Apart or cream stiffener to keep the cream firm. Application: Spread the cream evenly over the cherry layer and smooth it out.

Decorate: Place speculoos cookies on topArrange the cookies on top of the cream so that the surface is completely covered.

Cool: Leave the cake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (or overnight) so that the flavors combine and the layers firm up.

Practical tips for speculoos cake with cherries

1. Press the cookie base firmly: Smooth it with a glass and chill well so that it remains stable.
2. Lump-free compote: Stir the pudding powder into cold juice and let the cherry mixture cool slightly before spreading it on the base.
3. Stable cream: Whip the cream separately until stiff and use San Apart or cream stabilizer.
4. Decoration: Distribute the speculoos cookies evenly and optionally decorate with cinnamon or caramel.
5. Preparation: Prepare it the day before and refrigerate overnight – that's when it tastes best!

Variations of speculoos cake with cherries

1. Fruity: Use raspberries, pear puree or apple puree instead of cherries.
2. Creamy: Add cocoa for a chocolate note or lemon juice for freshness to the cream.
3. Spicy: Add gingerbread spice, cardamom, or rum flavoring.
4. Crispy: Decorate with chopped nuts or speculoos crumbles.
5. Drink twist: Children's punch for the alcohol-free option or Amaretto for adults.

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Speculoos cake with cherries and creamy filling – a sweet treat to fall in love with!

This speculoos cake with cherries and creamy topping is the perfect dessert for the colder months and is sure to delight. With its crisp speculoos base, fruity cherry compote, and light, creamy layer, this cake is an irresistible combination of sweet and spicy flavors. The taste of speculoos spice, cinnamon, and vanilla creates a cozy, wintry atmosphere, ideal for festive occasions like Christmas or relaxed afternoons.

Another advantage: the cake is incredibly easy to prepare and requires very little time – ideal if you're short on time but still want to serve a special dessert. This sheet cake is perfect for larger gatherings and can easily be prepared in advance. This gives you more time to relax and enjoy each other's company!

Whether for a family celebration, a cozy afternoon with friends, or simply as a sweet treat in everyday life – this sheet cake is guaranteed to become a real favorite. Try it and let yourself be seduced by its heavenly combination of fruity, creamy, and spicy flavors. A sweet delight that's simply irresistible!

Yours, Tina-Maria