DANISH LAYER CAKE (DANSK LAGEKAGE)
My aunt is Danish and moved here when she was child. So when she married my uncle, they raised their kids with both American and Danish experiences. So part of the Danish side of this is having this INCREDIBLE Danish layer cake for their birthdays. So this really has become a tradition in my family and I finally found a recipe that I LOVE. I actually make the cake with 3 layers though the recipe says you can make up to 6 or 7. We always put the birthday person's favorite candy on top so you can choose whatever you'd like. I always pick either Kit Kats or Gummy Worms since those are my favorite. I also tend to put fresh berries and chocolate chips on top. It's absolutely delicious! Enjoy!! I got it from this site: http://www.plu.edu/--scancntr/nordic-culture/danish-layer.html
Provided by rmg619
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 cake, 4-7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut 5 or 6 pieces of wax paper and draw an 8" circle in each. Have available a large cookie sheet or jelly roll pan that will accommodate two wax paper sheets.
- In mixing bowl, cream softened butter with sugar and beat until fluffy. Blend in eggs and vanilla.
- Mix in flour and baking powder and beat until well blended. (Do not over beat.).
- Divide cake batter among the 5 or 6 wax paper sheets. Spread batter into shape of circle and place on cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees about 9 or 10 minutes until golden around edge and cake springs back when touched.
- Remove from cookie sheet and cool. Repeat for remaining batter.
- Take 1st round of pastry and place on cake platter.
- Spread some raspberry jam on top and then some vanilla pudding.
- Repeat same with 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th layer.
- Place 6th layer of pastry on top and frost top layer with a layer of icing (omit one layer if making only 5 layer cake).
- Beat whipping cream until stiff and frost sides of cake with whipping cream.
- You can decorate the cake as to what the occasion calls for - Danish flags, candles for a birthday, cake sprinkles, etc.
- Cake can be assembled ahead of time (without the whipping cream) and refrigerated. The flavors blend and it tastes somewhat like trifle. Frost sides of cake with whipping cream just before serving.
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maaiz
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Mahammad Hanif
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Raheeqa Shah89
[email protected]I'm not a fan of marzipan, so I substituted it with a raspberry jam filling. The cake still turned out great and everyone loved it.
Jade Marks
[email protected]This cake is a labor of love, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake that will impress your guests.
Preeti Sharma
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was amazing. I would definitely make this cake again, but I would adjust the recipe to make the cake more moist.
Maria Diaz
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I think next time I'll try using a different frosting.
LiquidTrance
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Sahir alam
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
kamugasha nickson
[email protected]I'm not a fan of marzipan, so I substituted it with a raspberry jam filling. The cake still turned out great and everyone loved it.
Okelue pascal
[email protected]This cake is a labor of love, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake that will impress your guests.
Andria Gvinjilia
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was amazing. I would definitely make this cake again, but I would adjust the recipe to make the cake more moist.
Andrew Thompson
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the texture was spot-on. I think next time I'll try using a different frosting.
Renee Hernandez
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect cake for any special occasion or just to enjoy as a treat.
Susila Susil
[email protected]This cake is absolutely stunning! I made it for my daughter's birthday and she was thrilled. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was smooth and creamy. It was a hit with all of our guests.
Shafi Ali
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly. I was so happy with the results and my family loved it.
OPsaheb ansari
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I'll definitely be making this again for future gatherings.
Ana T.
[email protected]This cake was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was well worth the effort. The end result was a stunning and delicious cake that was the perfect centerpiece for my party.
Mercy Murugi
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of layer cakes, but this one was a game-changer. The almond paste filling was divine and the cake itself was so moist and flavorful. Will definitely be making this again!
Ajoy barua Manna
[email protected]This Danish layer cake was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was incredibly light and fluffy. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully.