Three-ingredient recipe for Lotus Biscoff sponge breaks the internet (2024)

  • 'Instagram famous' baker Eloise Head is back with another simple recipe
  • The FitWaffle Kitchen founder made a Lotus Biscoff cake with three ingredients
  • All you need are two large eggs, baking powder and a jar of Biscoff spread
  • Ms Head describes the cake as 'moist' and 'super easy to make'
  • Photos went viral with many asking her to share more three-ingredient recipes

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A three-ingredient recipe for Lotus Biscoff sponge cake that is sweeping the internet has been hailed the easiest dessert trend yet.

It's the latest recipe from social media sensation Eloise Head, a London baker who became 'Instagram famous' during the first Covid lockdown by sharing photos of her handiwork on food blog, FitWaffle Kitchen.

All that's needed to make the cake are two large eggs, a pinch of baking powder and a jar of Biscoff spread, a sweet cinnamon treat made in Belgium.

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London baker Eloise Head has wowed the internet with her simple recipe for this Lotus Biscoff cake, which is made with three ingredients

Ms Head makes the cake by melting 400 grams of Biscoff in the microwave, then mixes it with one and a half teaspoons of baking powder until combined.

She cracks two eggs on top and whisks until the mixture has thickened.

Then she simply pours the batter into a seven-inch cake tin and smooths it out evenly to ensure it reaches the edge.

The cake should be baked at 160 degrees Celsius for about 30 minutes.

Ms Head said you will know it's done when you stick a toothpick into the centre and it comes out clean.

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The cake (right) is made with Lotus Biscoff spread (left), baking powder and eggs - it's that simple

Eloise Head (pictured) built a mammoth Instagram following during the first Covid lockdown by sharing her simple tricks for making decadent desserts

Simple recipe for Lotus Biscoff cake

Ingredients

400g Biscoff spread, melted + 125g for the topping

1½ tsp baking powder

2 large eggs

Method

1. Melt Biscoff in the microwave then mix with baking powder.

2. Crack in the eggs and whisk until combined.

3. Pour the mixture into a seven-inch cake tin and bake for 30 minutes at 160 degrees Celsius.

4. Scoop more Biscoff on top, allowing it to drip down the sides.

Source: FitWaffle Kitchen

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Once cooled, she scoops 125 grams of Biscoff on top, allowing it to drip down the edges.

She suggests crumbling Biscoff biscuits over the top for decoration, but this is optional.

Photos and videos of the recipe, which have amassed more than 20,000 likes since they were uploaded online on Sunday, have drawn dozens of delighted responses.

'Delicious! I will be making that,' one woman replied, while a second wrote: 'This looks ridiculously good.'

A third tagged her friend and asked: 'Shall I go get Biscoff now?'

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Three-ingredient recipe for Lotus Biscoff sponge breaks the internet (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients in Biscoff Lotus? ›

Ingredients. Wheat Flour, Sugar, Vegetable Oils (palm oil, cano,,la oil), Candy Sugar Syrup, Raising Agent (sodium,,bicarbonate), Soya Flour, Salt, Cinnamon.

What are the ingredients in Biscoff Lotus spread? ›

Ingredients. Original caramelised biscuits 58% (wheat flour, sugar, vegetable oils (palm oil from sustainable and certified plantations, rapeseed oil), candy sugar syrup, raising agent (sodium hydrogen carbonate), soya flour, salt, cinnamon), rapeseed oil, sugar, emulsifier ( soya lecithin), acid (citric acid).

How is Lotus Biscoff made? ›

It happens in the oven, during the well-mastered caramelization process. In fact, it's all a matter of craftsmanship. Made with non-GMO ingredients, Lotus Biscoff cookies are vegan friendly and contain no artificial colors, no flavors, and no preservatives.

What is Lotus Biscoff Flavour? ›

Lotus Biscoff is a biscuit with a surprisingly. crunchy bite and distinctive flavour. Its unique caramelised taste is loved all over the world. You can enjoy it as a treat throughout the day, with your coffee or include in your cooking.

Why is Biscoff so addictive? ›

“The mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves makes it quite a tasty treat, and because they are so small it's very easy to eat more than a few of the smaller versions easily.” Because of its association with flying, the Biscoff cookie can also lock into the sensory memory.

What is a substitute for Lotus Biscoff? ›

If you want to replace Biscoff cookies biscuits, try other spiced speculoos biscuits or other biscuits that have caramel taste or brown sugar in the ingredient.

Is Biscoff a cinnamon? ›

At first blush, making Belgium's favorite biscuit for coffee doesn't seem like such a tricky task, the Biscoff ingredients list is exceedingly straightforward: flour, sugar, fat, brown sugar, baking soda, soy flour, and cinnamon.

Is Lotus biscoff like peanut butter? ›

Lotus biscoff is sweeter than peanut butter but has a similar consistency and I like the taste of the spread, so I thought to experiment and have some fun with it. Next time I make them I think I will add some biscoff crumbs or graham crumbs to the mix and see which I like better.

Does Lotus have ginger? ›

What type of biscuit is Lotus? The Biscoff cookies are like a crisp shortbread cookie that are perfect for dipping into tea or coffee. The cookies have a caramel and cinnamon flavour with notes of other spices like ginger, cloves and nutmeg.

Is Lotus Biscoff vegan? ›

Yes, fortunately, biscoff is vegan! This is because while it needs fat to be made into a paste, the fat of choice is vegetable oil, making it all plant-based as the biscuits themselves are vegan, too. So, add to your toast, porridge, cookies and cakes to your heart's content!

Is it called Lotus or Biscoff? ›

Lotus Biscoff conquers the world

Coffee lovers all over the world ask for a Lotus Biscoff with their latte or espresso. Unsurprisingly, the name Lotus Biscoff itself is a combination of 'biscuit' and 'coffee'.

Why is Biscoff called Lotus? ›

In 1932, a Belgian baker named Jan Boone Sr., creates a caramelized cookie with nothing but natural ingredients. He names it Lotus, after the flower that symbolizes purity.

Why is Biscoff suddenly so popular? ›

Now, thanks to hive mind of the world wide web, it's making its way into every kind of dessert imaginable, as well as an array of drinks like hot chocolates, coffees and even co*cktails. Why is Biscoff so popular? Because it's delicious, is the simple answer.

Who owns Lotus Biscoff? ›

The company has around 3,000 employees and achieved a revenue of EUR 1,063.0 million in 2023. Since 1988 the shares of Lotus Bakeries are listed on Euronext Brussels. Most are owned by the Boone and Stevens families. Jan Boone, grandson of founder Jan Boone Sr., has been the CEO since 2011.

Does Lotus Biscoff contain egg? ›

Most Lotus Biscoff products, such as cookies and spread, do not have any animal-derived constituents in their composition. The company owners have been wise enough to exclude animal products from making these items. Whenever one hears of baked items, one thinks of eggs or milk.

What are the allergens in Biscoff? ›

Dietary & Allergen Information

Not suitable for barley, egg or wheat sufferers. May also contain traces of nuts and peanuts.

Why is Lotus Biscoff special? ›

INGREDIENTS FROM NATURAL ORIGINS - Our biscuits are vegan friendly, made with RSPO certified palm oil. They have no colours or added flavours, and no preservatives. A unique recipe since 1932. Made in Belgium.

Can vegans eat Biscoff? ›

Yes, fortunately, biscoff is vegan! This is because while it needs fat to be made into a paste, the fat of choice is vegetable oil, making it all plant-based as the biscuits themselves are vegan, too. So, add to your toast, porridge, cookies and cakes to your heart's content!

Why do Biscoff cookies say Lotus on them? ›

In 1932, a Belgian baker named Jan Boone Sr., creates a caramelised biscuit with nothing but natural ingredients. He names it Lotus, after the flower that symbolises purity.

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