Scandinavian cake recipes

Have you ever had the pleasure of indulging in a slice of Scandinavian Almond Cake? No? So sad. So unfortunate. You've really got to try it...

There are many things that bring me happiness but there are several things that I love. My family, friendships, cooking and baking, ga...

Kvæfjordkake is often described in Norway as "Verdens Beste" the worlds best cake. This is the original recipe from the 1930s.

Want to make the gooiest chocolate cake? Kladdkaka - a Swedish Chocolate Cake - is crispy on the outside and perfectly sticky on the inside!

If you’re in a mood for something festive yet fancy, choosing one of the traditional Scandinavian recipes will be certainly something your family and guests will appreciate.

Drømmekage is among the top five of Danes most beloved cakes. As a sponge cake, it’s nothing special but the sugary coconut topping makes it, quite literally, a dream(y) cake.

Cardamom Crumb Cake ~ this moist and pillowy New York style crumb cake takes coffee cake to a whole new level with the subtle warmth of cardamom.

For Christmas I got a new Scandinavian cake pan that makes the BEST almond cake EVER! The soft golden top is my favorite part, but I love to eat the ends of the cake too. There is SO much flavor in the edges...yum! The crumb is just perfect, soft and velvety. Each bite is a treat, rich with almond flavor. I like to eat it plain, cut in thin slices. I also serve it with whipped cream and berries. For the 4th I topped it with fresh picked strawberries and blueberries. It was a beautiful…

To make the almond cake, prepare a batter of almond flour, eggs, sugar, sliced almonds and lemon zest. Now, prepare an oven to 350˚F and bake the batter in a baking tray for 30 minutes. Garnish with powdered sugar and lemon slices.

Eplekake is a classic vanilla sponge cake topped with sliced apples, cinnamon, and sugar. Eplekake is often served with ice cream, vanilla sauce, or whipped cream.