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Kvæfjord Cake “Verdens Beste” (World’s Best Cake)

Name: Kvæfjord Cake “Verdens Beste” (World’s Best Cake)
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 150 min
Cuisine: Norwegian
Ingredients: 2 large egg yolks, large; 2 tblsp cornstarch; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2/3 Cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup milk; 1 vanilla pod, split and seeds scraped; 2/3 Cup butter; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 5 Large egg yolks, large; 1 1/4 cup flour; 1.5 tsp baking powder; 1/2 cup milk; 7 egg whites; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; almonds, sliced, Sliced; 1 1/4 cup whipping cream; fresh berries, fresh, as needed

A classic Norwegian Kvæfjord cake with a soft sponge base, crisp almond meringue, vanilla custard cream filling, and fresh berries.

2 hr 30 min
550 kcal
Vegetarian
Norwegian
Dessert
Cake

Mellowpan tip: Makes 12 servings, plenty to share.

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Kvæfjord Cake “Verdens Beste” (World’s Best Cake)

Ingredients

For 12 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Separate the egg yolks and set aside the whites to use in the meringue.
Step 2:
Whisk together the egg yolks, cornstarch, and sugar in a bowl.
Step 3:
Heat the heavy cream and milk in a saucepan.
Step 4:
Split open the vanilla pod and add the seeds to the saucepan.
Step 5:
When the milk begins to bubble, pour about half into the bowl with the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
Step 6:
Return the saucepan to the heat and pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk, whisking constantly.
Step 7:
Once the mixture thickens, lower the heat and continue whisking for about 30 seconds.
Step 8:
Pour the custard into a clean bowl and cover with plastic wrap placed directly on its surface. Chill in the refrigerator.
Step 9:
Mix the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 10:
Add the egg yolks one at a time, setting aside the egg whites for the meringue.
Step 11:
Add the flour mixed with baking powder.
Step 12:
Stir in the milk and beat until smooth, using an electric mixer if desired.
Step 13:
Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C). Cover a baking sheet with baking paper and spread the batter into a large, even rectangle.
Step 14:
Whisk the egg whites and sugar until glossy, stiff peaks form. If the meringue still melts, continue whisking.
Step 15:
Spread the meringue over the cake batter and use a spatula to form light waves.
Step 16:
Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the meringue.
Step 17:
Bake for about 30 minutes, until the meringue and almonds are golden.
30 min
Step 18:
Whisk the whipping cream to stiff peaks.
Step 19:
Carefully fold the vanilla custard into the whipped cream.
Step 20:
Once the cake has cooled, cut it in half. Use scissors, or a knife on a cutting board, cutting through the baking paper as well.
Step 21:
Place one cake half on a serving platter with the meringue side down and peel off the baking paper.
Step 22:
Spread the cream filling over the cake.
Step 23:
Carefully remove the other cake half from the baking paper and place it over the cream filling, meringue side up.
Step 24:
Serve with fresh berries.