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Authentic Norwegian Kransekake
Kransekake is a traditional Norwegian and Danish almond cake, often served for celebrations. It’s made from a simple dough of ground almonds, powdered sugar, and egg whites, which gets chilled to firm up before shaping. The dough is rolled into rings, baked until golden, and then stacked to form a towering cake. The result is a chewy, almond-forward confection that’s surprisingly easy to make.
Method
6 steps · 58 min total
- 01
Grind Almonds
Start by grinding the almonds in an almond grinder or food processor until they resemble coarse flour. - 02
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground almonds and 4 cups of powdered sugar. Add 3 of the egg whites and knead the mixture with your hands until it forms a cohesive ball of dough.
Wrap the dough tightly in cling film and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or even better, until the next day. This chilling time helps the dough firm up and become easier to work with.
