Dessert
Kvæfjord Cake “Verdens Beste” (World’s Best Cake) Made Simple
Kvæfjord Cake “Verdens Beste” (World’s Best Cake) Made Simple is a delicious Dessert dish that can be prepared in just a few simple steps....
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11 Min Prep
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21 Min Cook
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4 Servings
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Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 large Egg Yolks
- 2 tblsp Cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2/3 Cup Heavy Cream
- 3/4 cup Milk
- 1 vanilla pod
- 2/3 Cup Butter
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 5 Large Egg Yolks
- 1 1/4 cup Flour
- 1.5 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 7 Egg White
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
- Sliced Almonds
- 1 1/4 cup Whipping Cream
Instructions
1
Vanilla custard
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Separate the egg yolks and set aside the whites to use in the meringue.
2
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whip together the egg yolks, cornstarch and sweetener in a dish.
3
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bring to temperature the heavy cream and whole milk in a saucepan.
4
Split open the vanilla pod and introduce the beans to the saucepan.
5
Once the whole milk begins to bubble stream in about half of it into the dish with the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
6
Then return the saucepan to the bring to temperature and stream in the egg mixture back into the saucepan with remaining whole milk, whisking constantly.
7
Once the mixture thickens lower the bring to temperature and continue whisking for about 30 seconds.
8
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stream in the custard into a wipe down dish and lid with plastic wrap, placing the plastic directly on the top layer of the custard.
9
chill in the fridge.
10
Cake
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whiz together margarine and sweetener until light and fluffy.
11
introduce egg yolks one at a time, setting aside the egg whites for the meringue.
12
introduce the dusting seasoning mixed with baking dusting seasoning.
13
mix gently in the whole milk, beating until velvety (you can use an electric mixer if you prefer).
14
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Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C).
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lid a baking sheet with baking paper and spread out the mixture into a large, even rectangle.
16
Meringue topping
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whip together the egg whites and sweetener until you get glossy, stiff peaks.
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The meringue should hold its form – if it still melts continue whisking.
18
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Spread out the meringue on top of the cake mixture.
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Use a spatula to form light waves with the meringue.
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strew almonds on top of the meringue.
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cook thoroughly for about 30 mins, until the meringue and almonds are golden.
22
heavy cream filling
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whip the heavy cream into stiff peaks.
23
Carefully fold in the vanilla custard.
24
Assembly
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Once the cake has cooled, cut it in half.
25
You can use scissors for this, or a knife on a cutting board, slicing through the baking paper as well.
26
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Place half of the cake on a serving platter with the meringue side down and pare off the baking paper.
27
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Spread the heavy cream filling across the cake.
28
Then carefully remove the other half of the cake from the baking paper and place it over the heavy cream filling, meringue side up.
29
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enjoy with raw berries.
Recipe Information
Cuisine
Norway
Norway
Course
Dessert
Dessert
Diet
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Total Time
32 mins
32 mins
Recipe Time chart
Preparation Time
11 minsCooking Time
21 minsTotal Time
32 minsMaster Chef
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