Norwegian Cardamom Cake, also known as Kardemommekake, is a beloved dessert in Norway and a staple at many celebrations. This aromatic cake is characterized by its sweet, nutty flavor and fluffy texture. The main ingredients of the cake are flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and cardamom. It is often decorated with a simple glaze or sprinkled with sugar pearls. The cake is typically served in slices and enjoyed with a cup of coffee or tea. If you're looking to impress your friends and family with a delicious and authentic Norwegian dessert, then this cardamom cake recipe is the perfect choice.
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CARDAMOM CAKE
A great all rounder. Great texture and very simple to put together. I have been known to sub vanilla for the cardamon.
Provided by Tulip-Fairy
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 1 Cake, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180c fan.
- Grease and flour a 23cm round cake tin.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Add butter, egg, and milk and stir to a smooth batter.
- Pour batter into tin, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Bake in the lower half of the oven for approx 30 minutes.
- Let cool before removing from tin.
NORWEGIAN CARDAMOM BREAD BRAIDS
This treasured recipe reflects my Norwegian heritage. The subtle hint of cardamom is undeniably good. -Sally Nelson, Tempe, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 55m
Yield 4 loaves (10 slices each)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add warm milk, sugar, butter, 2 eggs, cardamom, salt and 6 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours., Punch dough down; cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Divide into fourths. Divide each portion into thirds; shape each into a 12-in. rope. Place three ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly doubled, about 45 minutes., Preheat oven to 375°. Beat remaining egg; brush over loaves. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
YARNALL FAMILY'S FYRSTEKAKE (NORWEGIAN CARDAMOM-ALMOND TART)
Categories Egg Dessert Bake Christmas High Fiber Low Sodium Almond Cardamom Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For crust:
- Whisk flour, baking powder, cardamom, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Using an electric mixer, beat 1/2 cup butter and sugar in a medium bowl until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in egg yolk and milk. With mixer running on low speed, gradually add dry ingredients and beat just until thoroughly combined.
- Pat dough into a ball; break off one-quarter of dough. Form each piece into a ball. Flatten balls into disks. Cover separately and chill dough disks for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- For filling and assembly:
- Butter tart pan. Break larger dough disk into small pieces and scatter over bottom of tart pan. Using your fingertips, press dough onto bottom and up sides of pan. Use the flat bottom of a measuring cup to smooth the surface and trim the edges. Roll out smaller dough disk to about 1/8" thick. Using decorative cookie cutters, cut out shapes and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Cover and chill crust and cutouts for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Pulse almonds, powdered sugar, cardamom, and nutmeg in a food processor until nuts are finely ground. Transfer dry ingredients to a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites and vanilla in a medium bowl until medium peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into dry ingredients.
- Whisk egg yolk and 2 teaspoons water in a small bowl to blend. Fill chilled crust with almond mixture; smooth top. Arrange cutouts on top and brush cutouts with egg wash.
- Bake tart until crust and cutouts are golden brown and filling is set, 30-35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool. DO AHEAD: Tart can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
NORWEGIAN KRUMKAKE
If you like a mildly flavorful and crispy wafer-like cookie, this is it! Other flavorings can be added in addition to or instead of vanilla. You can even use this recipe to make your own ice cream cones. Easy and quick! Pipe them with whipped cream or dip in melted chocolate.
Provided by SUCCESSB440
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian
Time 35m
Yield 50
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat krumkake iron on stove over medium heat. You can also use an electric krumkake or pizzelle iron.
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a bowl. Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix well using a spoon. Pour in the milk, flour, vanilla, and butter flavoring; mix well.
- Place a teaspoon of the batter on the preheated iron, and press together. Cook until browned, about 30 seconds per side, depending on the heat. Remove from the iron and quickly roll up around a stick or around a cone before they harden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 5.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
NORWEGIAN CARDAMOM CAKE
Serve this with coffee or tea. As per Dreamer's suggestion in her review, I have changed the amount of vanilla wafers needed. Crush enough wafers to have enough crumbs to coat your pan.
Provided by Outta Here
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a 9-inch bundt pan with butter; dust with cookie crumbs. Set aside.
- Combine flour and baking soda in small bowl; set aside.
- Place sugar and butter in bowl of electric mixer; beat until light and fluffy, 3 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition, about 5 minutes total.
- Beat in cardamom and cinnamon.
- Add flour mixture; beat until just combined. Add sour cream; beat until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Pour batter into pan.
- Bake until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
- Let stand 5 minutes; turn out on a wire rack. Cool completely.
- Dust with confectioners' sugar.
NORWEGIAN CREAM CAKE (BLOTKAKE)
Bløtkake is a celebratory Norwegian layer cake that's decorated with whipped cream and fresh berries. I first had it at a Syttende Mai (Norwegian Constitution Day) party and have also had it at my husband's family's Christmas parties. This recipe is based on his family's recipe and was transcribed from a scribbley old notecard.
Provided by Molly Yeh
Categories dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield One 9-inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Set an oven rack in the middle position. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- To make the cake: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat together the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl, if needed. Beat in the water. Remove the bowl from the mixer. Gradually sift in the flour and baking powder and fold together with a rubber spatula until just combined. Transfer to the cake pan and bake until the center springs back when you poke it; 1 hour to1 hour and15 minutes. Cool in the pan.
- To assemble the cake: Once the cake is cooled, slice in half crosswise. Place the bottom of the cake cut-side up on a cake round or directly onto a cake stand or serving platter. Spread whipped cream on top and dot with a layer of sugared cranberries. Place the remaining half of the cake on top, cut-side down. Spread the whipped cream on the top and sides of the cake to cover. Decorate the top of the cake with remaining cranberries and a few sprigs of rosemary.
- In a large mixing bowl with a hand-mixer, or in the bowl of stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla to medium-stiff peaks.
- Just before assembling the cake, combine cranberries and sugar in a bowl and toss to coat.
Tips for Making a Perfect Norwegian Cardamom Cake:
- Use fresh cardamom: Freshly ground cardamom pods will give your cake the best flavor.
- Grind the cardamom pods finely: The finer the cardamom is ground, the more flavor it will release into the cake.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake at the right temperature: The cake should be baked at a moderate temperature (350°F) so that it has time to rise and cook evenly.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Use a cream cheese frosting: Cream cheese frosting is the traditional frosting for Norwegian cardamom cake. It's easy to make and pairs perfectly with the cardamom flavor of the cake.
- Decorate the cake with cardamom pods: This is a simple way to add a touch of elegance to your cake.
Conclusion:
Norwegian cardamom cake is a delicious and festive cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture, sweet cardamom flavor, and creamy frosting, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special cake to bake, give Norwegian cardamom cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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