Roze koek

A roze koek is a cherished Dutch pastry featuring a small, flat cake topped with a layer of pink fondant icing. The most renowned brand producing these treats is Glacé. Interestingly, in Amsterdam, these cakes are occasionally referred to as "moesselientjes" which translates to "little Mussolinis." This nickname dates back to pre-World War II times when the pastries were frequently sold in Italian ice-cream parlors within the city.

Roze koek comes in various versions, especially during special occasions. For instance, you'll find them with orange icing for Koningsdag (the King's birthday) and football championships, or with yellow icing for Easter celebrations.

Here's a fun fact: the pink color in Glacé roze koek comes from a dye called carmine (E120), which is derived from female cochineal insects, a type of scale insect.