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Easy 55 min~260 kcal 2/10
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Piernik
A Polish spiced honey gingerbread cake with cocoa, warm spices, and a moist crumb that slices best after resting.
Medium⏱️ 2 hr 2 min📖 1 min readServes 10~310 kcal🇵🇱 Polish🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 42 min cook 60 min rest
- Vegetarian
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 2 h 2 min- Prep20 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h
- Cooking42 min
Ingredients
10 servings
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For the cake
- 2.4 su bardağı(~480 ml) Flour
- 0.6 su bardağı(~120 ml) Honey
- 75 gr Butter
- 2 adet Eggs
- 0.6 su bardağı(~120 ml) Brown sugar
- 0.7 su bardağı(~140 ml) Milk
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Cocoa
- 1.5 çay kaşığı(~7.5 ml) Baking powder
- 0.2 çay kaşığı(~1 ml) Salt
For the spice mix
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Cinnamon
- 0.7 çay kaşığı(~3.5 ml) Ground ginger
- 0.2 çay kaşığı(~1 ml) Ground cloves
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Instructions
- 1
Melt the honey, butter, and brown sugar in a small saucepan for 4 minutes, then let the mixture become warm.
4 min04:00 - 2
Mix the flour, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, ground cloves, and salt.
- 3
Whisk the eggs with the milk, then add the warm honey mixture.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the liquid mixture and make a smooth cake batter.
- 5
Pour the batter into a greased mold.
- 6
Bake the cake at 175°C for 38 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
38 min38:00 - 7
Rest the cake in the mold for 1 hour, then slice.
1 hr60:00
💡 Tip: Do not slice the cake right out of the oven; after 1 hour of resting, the honey and spice moisture balances inside.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Slice piernik thinly and serve it as a winter dessert with optional sour cherry jam and plain tea.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~310
kcal calories
6
g protein
52
g carbs
9
g fat
Protein 8%Carbs 66%Fat 26%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Piernik make?
This recipe serves 10.How long does Piernik take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 42 minutes, including 60 minutes of passive resting; 122 minutes in total.Is Piernik difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Piernik have?
Approximately 310 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 52g, fat: 9g.Which allergens does Piernik contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Piernik belong to?
This recipe belongs to Polish cuisine.How many ingredients does Piernik need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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