# What You'll Need:
→ For the Cake
01 - 1.4 cups crushed Biscoff biscuits
02 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
06 - 0.87 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 3 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 0.85 cup whole milk
11 - 0.43 cup Lotus spread (Biscoff spread)
→ For the Frosting
12 - 1.08 cups unsalted butter, softened
13 - 2.4 cups powdered sugar
14 - 0.43 cup Lotus spread (Biscoff spread)
15 - 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
16 - Pinch of salt
→ For Decoration
17 - Additional crushed Biscoff biscuits
18 - Extra Lotus spread for drizzling
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set mixture aside.
03 - In a separate mixing bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with milk. Begin and end with flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold crushed Biscoff biscuits and Lotus spread into batter until evenly distributed throughout.
07 - Pour batter into prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
08 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Beat softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar on low speed until combined.
11 - Beat in Lotus spread, heavy cream (or milk), and a pinch of salt. Mix on medium-high speed for 3 minutes until fluffy and creamy. Adjust consistency with additional cream or milk as needed.
12 - Once cake is completely cooled, frost the top and sides with Lotus frosting using an offset spatula.
13 - Decorate with extra crushed Biscoff biscuits or a drizzle of Lotus spread if desired. Slice and serve.