I'm pretty sure this is the cake my mother used to make for my birthday every year. Vanilla sugar might me a European thing - I did not know. However, it doesn't matter in this recipe. Allison. AdoreFoods.com. One question. Pour milk/butter mixture into the cake batter, folding it in until incorporated. A list of traditional Danish cakes reads like a thickly frosted encyclopedia. I think we usually like what we don't have. Vanilla sugar is just vanilla seeds mixed with a little normal sugar. I was one of the reason I picked Thailand. (side note, we made this Dream cake in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr., birthday. Add the milk and the brown sugar and let it simmer for about a minute. I have both, but I am planning on making it today, so I wanted to make sure. She did use a chopped nut topping of almonds, hazelnuts, and maybe walnuts in place of coconut. This cake tastes great using finely chopped almonds in place of the coconut as well. It is a recipie which goes all the way back to Danish Colonial times in the 1600 century. I'm just happy that you like Denmark and the recipe. Hi. It's like crispy fried onions on smørrebrød :). Great to see a recipe for the tradional Danish cake in English :-) Eater - A list of traditional Danish cakes reads like a thickly frosted encyclopedia. I'll add that to my list :-), That's quite a passion. Hi Philip, Add the beaten egg and stir until mostly combined. Traditional Danish Layer Cake has creamy vanilla pudding and raspberry jam layered between homemade yellow cake. It didn’t take me long to find a recipe for a traditional Danish cake called a Drømmekage or “Dream Cake”. I was sure the cake originated from Denmark and the city Brovst. Divide cake batter among the 5 or 6 wax paper sheets. Yes I would say this is a tray cake :-) This is was I call it in Danish. Norwegian Kransekake-- Rare is the Norwegian or Danish couple that says “I do” without serving a kransekake, which means “wreath cake.” The tasty tower has been around since the 1700s and consists of concentric rings of marzipan biscuit topped with party crackers or flags. Can you use vanilla extract instead of vanilla sugar? Let’s begin with the Danish national dish, shall we. Hilsen. I'm searching for Danish recipes. The first time I tasted this cake is when I lived in Denmark a few years back and since then it became my favorite. Yes you can just use a greased baking pan. Spread batter into shape of circle and place on cookie sheet. Our recipe is to make a two layer cake (lagekage). Combine the buttermilk, vanilla, orange juice and zest. Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and place on a baking paper-lined baking sheet. Add it to the bowl with eggs and sugar. I just wanted to say "thank you" to you for posting the recipe. I hope this answers your question. I tried the TIGER premix and went a little bit dissapointed. My dad was half Danish and my mom German. You are welcome - I am happy that you liek the recipe for Danish Dream Cake :-), The directions omit when to add the whisked egg and sugar mixture. I'm happy that you like the recipe. Add the milk to the saucepan and stir. My favorite dish is something I call Chaing Mai Curry Noodles. I’ve just used a light brown sugar instead of dark brown sugar will is still be ok? Easy recipe for the traditional Danish cake "Brunsviger". Hi Susanne. If you only have to make one traditional Danish cake - this dream cake should be it! I love that they usually put deep-fried egg noodle on top of it. Seems like that is something that you can play with to suit your mood. Can we used cream instead of milk for the topping. Line a baking pan (about 25x35 cm - 10x14 inch) with baking paper and pour the batter in it. In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, whisk eggs, sugar and vanilla essence on high speed for 4-5 minutes, until the mixture becomes white and fluffy. They cake was originally made by a lady called Jytte Andersen and for a moment named after her grandmother from Hjallerup. This is a very rustic dish that… Dense, chewy, made simply of ground almonds, egg whites, and icing sugar – so delicious. It is a light, cake-like dish that is not too sweet and absolutely delicious with fresh seasonal berries and fresh whipped cream! Please see this link: https://nordicfoodliving.com/homemade-vanilla-cream/. Do you use sweetened or unsweetened coconut? Apricot Puff. They're so expensive here. Hi. It's absolutely one of the most traditional Danish cakes that you can make :-). My great grandparents came to america from Denmark. I hope that answered your question. It was a bit difficult for me to get an even distribution of the batter in the pan because my baking paper was being stubborn. If you’re not familiar (I wasn’t), drømmekage consists of a tender vanilla cake that, after baking, is covered with a caramel and coconut topping and … I will try this one, Hi Robén. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Traditional Christmas Foods | Coffee With Us 3. In a small bowl, cream 6 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons flour. Turn up the heat to 400F/ 200C. It was my daughter’s birthday recently, and her favorite cake is lagkage, a traditional Danish cake consisting of layers of genoise or vanilla cake, whipped cream and fresh fruit. The cake is a simple cake based on flour, sugar, butter, eggs and milk. Also, in the video we made a traditional Danish birthday cake for the Queen of Denmark. Your email address will not be published. I've never tried deep-fried noodles. I love berries. To scratch the surface, there’s drømmekage (a spongy cake with a caramelized topping), lagkage (a layer cake with jam and vanilla), rugbrodkage (a rye cake with blackberry jam), hindbærsnitter (made from shortcrust pastry with raspberry jam), and the famed Spandauer, more of a … This looks great and I can't wait to try it! Thought the cake was called Tosca taerte. Regards Kim (NordicFoodLiving.com). The cup/tbsp conversions seem off when I looked at up. I like the crunchiness. Susanne, when made with almonds it is called Tosca kaka in Sweden. Again a lovely taste. Keep up the good work. Oh, it sounds divine with the nut topping - I really must try that some time. I looked at your picture - it looks fantastic :-) I was in Thailand last year and I fell in love with the Thai kitchen - it's fantastic. I'm not familiar with a 'Tusik Cake'. Back in 1960, a woman named Jytte Andersen participated in a cake baking contest held by a large food company in Denmark. Hi. Traditional Danish Cakes and Pastries. Salted or unsalted butted? Hi Roisin. Great recipe - That's for sharing, it came out perfect! Thanks in advance, from Houston, Texas! In a small saucepan, combine milk with 6 tablespoons butter and heat over low until the butter melts, then remove from the heat and allow to cool down. We both love this cake and we have never heard of anybody who don't like it. Do you know anything about this cake and what the name means? I made this cake as a kid.....I'm Danish and am now living in America. Then you just have a light colored topping :-). Question - when you add the coconut, do you keep the saucepan on the stove with the heat on or do you remove it from the heat while waiting for the cake to finish baking? This cake has been made for generations and is very delicious. A list of traditional Danish cakes reads like a thickly frosted encyclopedia. Regardless, my daughter was successful at figuring it out and the cake was delicious! A list of traditional Danish cakes reads like a thickly frosted encyclopedia. You can see the recipe on my Danish Food Blog site: https://madrejsen.dk/chiang-mai-curry-noodles-kao-soi/, That looks good. Just wanting to have a little taste of Denmark in my home. I first had this cake with my Danish exchange friend, loved it so much I knew I had to bake it. The beautiful, traditional kransekage immediately sprung to my mind. Regards Kim. It's interesting that you made it before you visited Thailand for the first time, right? Can anyone help please? Still probably my favorite cake. Do you have a Picture of it you can e-mail me, Thanks a lot for the recipe.. Bake the cake for another 10 minutes and it should be done. While the cake is baking, make your topping. Hi Amy Hi Nikolas, Grease an 8-inch cake or pie pan. If you find a good substitute then I would like to hear from you. Any advice is greatly appreciated! And again, sorry that I haven't explain myself good enough. Allrecipes has more than 30 trusted Danish recipes complete with ratings, reviews and cooking tips. The Danish culture has a long history of celebrating events that occur in the Christian calendar, such as Christmas and Easter, as well as their own traditions from Denmark. Return the cake to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes until the topping is bubbling and the coconut begins to toast on top. However, it is similar to vanilla essence. The recipe for Drømmekage is one of the most traditional and famous Danish cakes. When the cake has been in the oven for about 20-25 minutes. Regards Kim, Hi Kim! Thanks for your comment. Kirsten’s Danish Bakery is recognized by various Scandinavian organizations as offering some of the finest, most authentic Danish bakery products in the United States. Directions. Shop Racine Danish Kringles, Cheesecakes, Coffee Cakes and More. When the cake is in the oven, prepare the coconut topping. Add flour and baking powder and whisk to incorporate them. Bake for 35–40 mins or until almost done. Remove the cake from the oven and carefully spread the topping all over the cake. In the 1950s my Mother, now 96, was making this cake in Portland, OR, USA. Thank you :) What's your favorite Thai food? Transfer the batter into a large bowl and set it aside to cool off a little bit before you continue. As its name, "dream cake", it tastes so dreamy :), Hi Sahar. Add shredded coconut and mix it well. You can use both. In a separate bowl; mix together all-purpose flour, vanilla sugar (essence) and baking powder. If you like the topping you can easily make a double portion of it and give the cake a thicker layer. Your email address will not be published. However, I would always recommend milk. Old-fashioned recipe for Danish Dream Cake (Droemmekage). Evidently, it was originally called overflødighedshorn (try saying that three times fast), which translates to horn of plenty or cornucopia. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Which conversion do you think is wrong? Melt the butter using a saucepan or microwave oven. Danish Dream Cake (Drømmekage) Recipe Your email address will not be published. Cut a circle, the size of the … The kransekage (literally wreath cake) is a traditional Danish (kransekage) and Norwegian (kransekake/tårnkake (tower cake)) confection, usually eaten on special occasions such as weddings, baptisms, Christmas, 17th of May or New Year's Eve. Looking for Danish recipes? You are very welcome. It’s beautifully simple – no piping, no bling, just vanilla-infused cake and … The groom was Danish and the bride was Canadian (and had multiple food allergies). Last fall I was asked to make a wedding cake. I ate a lot of strawberries when I was in Denmark. Place an apricot half in the center of the dough square. Butter and flour a 3 inch deep, 9 inch springform pan. Crispy pork with parsley sauce. That should not be a problem. I understand the confusion. Thank you, yes this answers my question! It’s a stunning tower of rings. A list of traditional Danish cakes reads like a thickly frosted encyclopedia. :-), Greeting from Thailand. (Think of it as a sweetened Yorkshire pudding). I never knew it was a recipe from my dad's side of the family. Hi! All rights reserved. It's Not Just a Treat, It's a Tradition. Well it does that a bit, but there should still be topping on the top? Hi. Was it different than the one served there? Thanks a bunch from Canada. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter, add milk and brown sugar and cook for a minute. Did you have a chance to eat that here too? One of my personal favorite parts of the trip was all the delicious fruit that you can get. Based off a traditional Danish Cream Cake recipe as tasted on my travels to Copenhagen Denmark. Take it out and pour the coconut mixture over the it. "I have a dream..." speech very moving!).A. 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