Dessert
Best Kvæfjord Cake “Verdens Beste” (World’s Best Cake) Recipe
Best Kvæfjord Cake “Verdens Beste” (World’s Best Cake) Recipe is a delicious Dessert dish that can be prepared in just a few simple steps....
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13 Min Prep
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12 Min Cook
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3 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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fluff up together the egg yolks, cornstarch and granulated sugar in a container.
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scalding up the froth and dairy liquid in a saucepan.
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Split open the vanilla pod and toss in the beans to the saucepan.
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Once the dairy liquid begins to bubble transfer about half of it into the container with the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
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Then return the saucepan to the scalding up and transfer the egg mixture back into the saucepan with remaining dairy liquid, whisking constantly.
7
Once the mixture thickens lower the scalding up and continue whisking for about 30 seconds.
8
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transfer the custard into a wipe down container and lid with plastic wrap, placing the plastic directly on the top layer of the custard.
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ice in the fridge.
10
Cake
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liquidize together margarine and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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toss in egg yolks one at a time, setting aside the egg whites for the meringue.
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toss in the ground mix mixed with baking ground mix.
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swirl around in the dairy liquid, beating until creamy (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 paste into a large, even rectangle.
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Meringue topping
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fluff up together the egg whites and granulated sugar 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 paste.
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Use a spatula to form light waves with the meringue.
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scatter almonds on top of the meringue.
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char for about 30 moments, until the meringue and almonds are golden.
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froth filling
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fluff up the froth into stiff peaks.
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Carefully fold in the vanilla custard.
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Assembly
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Once the cake has cooled, cut it in half.
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You can use scissors for this, or a knife on a cutting board, slicing through the baking paper as well.
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Place half of the cake on a serving platter with the meringue side down and strip off the baking paper.
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Spread the froth filling across the cake.
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Then carefully remove the other half of the cake from the baking paper and place it over the froth filling, meringue side up.
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dish up with raw berries.
Recipe Information
Cuisine
Norway
Norway
Course
Dessert
Dessert
Diet
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Total Time
25 mins
25 mins
Recipe Time chart
Preparation Time
13 minsCooking Time
12 minsTotal Time
25 minsMaster Chef
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