Here’s a classic Norwegian Cake recipe, often called “Kvæfjordkake” or World’s Best Cake in Norway. It’s light, layered, and topped with almonds and meringue.
🍰 Norwegian Kvæfjordkake (World’s Best Cake)
🛒 Ingredients (24 cm / 9-inch pan)
Cake Layer:
- 150 g (2/3 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 6 large egg yolks
- 150 g (3/4 cup) sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 120 g (1 cup) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 50 g (1/3 cup) cornstarch
- 2 tbsp milk
Meringue Topping:
- 6 egg whites
- 150 g (3/4 cup) sugar
- 50 g (1/3 cup) sliced almonds
Filling:
- 300 ml (1¼ cup) heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Grease and line a 9-inch pan.
2️⃣ Cake Batter
- Beat butter with sugar until creamy.
- Add egg yolks one at a time, then vanilla.
- Sift flour, cornstarch, and baking powder; fold into butter mixture with milk.
3️⃣ Meringue
- Beat egg whites to soft peaks, gradually add sugar, and beat to stiff, glossy peaks.
4️⃣ Assemble & Bake
- Spread cake batter evenly in pan.
- Gently spread meringue on top.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, until golden and meringue is set.
5️⃣ Cool & Fill
- Let cake cool completely.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Slice cake horizontally (or top layer of meringue), spread whipped cream.
🍴 Serving
- Slice into squares or wedges.
- Optionally dust with cocoa or drizzle with chocolate.
- Best served the same day for meringue crispness, but still delicious next day.
If you want, I can also give you a simpler, one-layer Norwegian-style cake version that’s quicker and still fluffy and festive.
