In the realm of delectable pastries, few can resist the allure of a Swedish wedding cake. These bite-sized treats, often referred to as "polvorones" or "polvorones de boda," are a harmonious blend of crumbly shortbread and a delectable nut filling, coated in a veil of powdered sugar. Their origins can be traced back to the kitchens of Sweden, where they were traditionally served at wedding celebrations, symbolizing love, prosperity, and good fortune. Whether you're planning a special occasion or simply craving a taste of Swedish tradition, embarking on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for these delightful confections is a rewarding pursuit.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
SWEDISH WEDDING CAKES
This is a delicious treat that I prepare every Christmas to include in my candy assortments that I give as gifts. They're absolutely delicious and people are constantly asking for the recipe.
Provided by Marcy McClure Mock
Categories Desserts Cookies No-Bake Cookie Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the margarine, sugar, egg, and dates in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thick, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
- Combine the crispy rice cereal and the walnuts in a large bowl. Stir in the date mixture; mix well.
- Working quickly, form the cereal and date mixture into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in coconut. Store in an airtight container in a cool place. Do not refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 51.3 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
KRANSEKAKE (18-LAYER NORWEGIAN WEDDING CAKE)
Few ingredients with very helpful directions to aid you in making this. You will need graduated ring pans and a cookie press. This is a family recipe from the Petzenhausers from Lake City. Their 18 year old daughter won a blue ribbon at the 2008 Iowa State Fair for this recipe.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 45m
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix almond meal and powdered sugar until there are no lumps.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. (A stand mixer works best for this.).
- Whites should stand straight in a peak when you lift out the beater.
- Reserve 2/3 cup of the egg whites, and mix remaining egg whites into almond flour/powdered sugar mixture with a wooden spoon or with your fingers.
- The dough will be thick and should have the texture of cookie dough.
- Place the dough into a cookie press.
- Using a star-shaped disk, press the dough into kransekake rings that have been greased and coated with bread crumbs or white corn meal.
- Test one ring by baking at 325 degrees for 15 minutes.
- If this sample has tunnels, you may need to add a little more powdered sugar.
- If the dough doesn't rise, you may need to add a little more of the egg white.
- Do not over bake.
- After baking all the cake rings, cool to nearly cold before removing the cake from the rings.
- The cake should be only be slightly brown on the tips of the dough.
- After baking all the cake rings, cool to nearly cold before removing the cake from the rings.
- Use a thin knife to start lifting each ring out gently.
- If a ring breaks, save it and serve it in little pieces around the bottom of the cake.
- You can either stack the rings into a cone shape and lightly drizzle icing in a scallop pattern or v-pattern around each ring, or you can drizzle the rings with icing first and then stack them into a cone.
- If you would like to freeze the kransekake, fill empty ice cream buckets with the unfrosted rings layered between sheets of waxed paper.
- Icing:.
- Mix powered sugar with a little melted butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4209.9, Fat 230.5, SaturatedFat 17.7, Sodium 227.6, Carbohydrate 479, Fiber 53.6, Sugar 404.6, Protein 110.9
SWEDISH WEDDING CAKES
This is a delicious treat that I prepare every Christmas to include in my candy assortments that I give as gifts. They're absolutely delicious and people are constantly asking for the recipe.
Provided by Marcy McClure Mock
Categories No-Bake Cookies
Time 35m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the margarine, sugar, egg, and dates in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thick, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
- Combine the crispy rice cereal and the walnuts in a large bowl. Stir in the date mixture; mix well.
- Working quickly, form the cereal and date mixture into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in coconut. Store in an airtight container in a cool place. Do not refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 51.3 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
SWEDISH WEDDING COOKIES
Found on vegweb.com. These cookies are a vegan adaptation of a recipe by the author's grandmother. Posted for ZWT6 so that the vegans in the tour have some recipe options :) The preparation time includes the chilling time.
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 3 dozen, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cream earth balance vegan margarine with 1/4 cup powdered sugar, add water and vanilla and mix.
- Add flour and mix well.
- Finally mix in pecans. (The batter will appear dry!).
- Form into 1-inch diameter balls, place on an ungreased cookie sheet and chill for one hour.
- Bake in a slow oven (roughly 300 degrees Fahrenheit) for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
- While still hot, roll in remaining confectioners' sugar.
- Store in an airtight container.
Tips:
- Choose the right cake base: Swedish wedding cakes traditionally use a sponge cake base, but you can also use a vanilla cake or a chocolate cake. Just make sure the cake is moist and fluffy.
- Make sure your marzipan is smooth: Marzipan is a key ingredient in Swedish wedding cakes, and it's important to make sure it's smooth and pliable before you use it. If your marzipan is too dry, you can add a little bit of almond extract or rose water to help soften it.
- Don't overwork the dough: When you're making the marzipan dough, be careful not to overwork it. Overworking the dough will make it tough and difficult to work with.
- Chill the cake before you decorate it: Chilling the cake will help to set the marzipan and make it easier to decorate.
- Use a variety of decorations: Swedish wedding cakes are often decorated with a variety of items, such as flowers, berries, and nuts. You can also use edible glitter or sprinkles to add a touch of sparkle.
Conclusion:
Swedish wedding cakes are a beautiful and delicious tradition. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own Swedish wedding cake at home. Just follow the tips above and you'll be sure to impress your guests with your culinary skills.
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