Scandinavian Ring Cake

Twist each piece slightly so that the rolls fan out from the center of the ring.

Scandinavian ring cake.

You can buy kransekake cake forms in scandinavian import outlets which make the job much easier. Top with next smaller ring. The kransekake which translates to wreathe cake is often served for weddings in. Scandinavian ring cake kransekake.

Traditionally made from almonds confectioner s sugar and egg whites it is a splendid flourless gluten free alternative to standard celebratory cakes. Add beaten egg 1 tablespoon butter 3 tablespoons white sugar salt and bread flour. Attach fine writing tip to a pastry bag. Place the ring on a lightly greased cookie pan.

Drizzle some icing on top of ring. To assemble the cake. Traditionally made for special occasions it is a naturally gluten free cake that is perfect for weddings graduations or holiday parties. Spoon royal icing into bag.

Decorate with flowers flags or shaped marzipan. For a wedding the cake may be topped with a beautiful rose. Using a sharp knife or kitchen shears make cuts every inch or so along the ring cutting only three quarters of the way through. Use a spatula to spread it over the top of the cake.

Kransekake or wreath cake is the signature cake of norway earning a place of pride at weddings birthdays graduations and on holiday banquet tables. Kransekake wreath or ring cake is the signature cake of scandinavia earning a stellar place at weddings birthdays graduations and holiday banquet tables made of several rings placed on top of each other and set in place with icing a traditional kransekake should have at least 18 rings whereas more celebratory cakes can have plenty more layers. Place largest ring on serving plate. Turn it out of the pan after about 10 minutes to cool completely.

Remove the cake from the oven and place it on a rack to cool. The kransekake is a scandinavian cake made out of eighteen delicate almond cookie rings. The traditional cake is made with ground almonds egg whites and powdered sugar. Continue stacking rings and drizzling with icing until all rings are stacked.

Let stand five minutes. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving. The kransekake is everything you love about playdoh cookies and cakes all rolled up into one stunning cake. It tastes of sweet almond paste dreams and smiles.

To prepare this recipe in a stand mixer combine lukewarm milk and yeast in the mixing bowl.