Best 5 Danish Leaf Cake Recipes
Indulge in the delightful experience of Danish Leaf Cake, a traditional Danish pastry that combines delicate layers of flaky puff pastry with a sweet and creamy filling. This iconic dessert, also known as "Napoleon" or "mille-feuille," is a feast for the eyes and a delight to the palate.
Our collection of Danish Leaf Cake recipes offers a variety of options to suit your taste and skill level. From classic recipes that capture the essence of this timeless pastry to innovative variations that incorporate modern flavors and techniques, you're sure to find the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings.
Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to impress your friends and family or a novice cook eager to explore the world of pastries, our recipes provide clear instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process of creating this delectable treat. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with a masterpiece worthy of any celebration.
DANISH DREAM CAKE
This cake has been a favorite since 1965, when a girl won a baking competition in with her grandmother's secret family recipe.
Provided by Brontë Aurell
Yield Serves 10-12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prepare a 9-inch springform or round cake pan, greased and lined with baking parchment.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar and vanilla sugar on a high speed for a few minutes, until white and light. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, sift the flour and baking powder together.
- Carefully fold the flour into the egg mixture. Mix the milk with the melted butter in a jug/pitcher and carefully pour into the batter, folding it in until incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until almost done (try not to open the oven door for the first 20 minutes of the total baking time).
- To make the topping, put all the ingredients in a saucepan and gently melt together.
- Remove the cake from the oven and carefully spread the topping all over the cake. Return to the oven. Turn up the heat to 400°F and bake for a further 5 minutes.
- Leave cake to cool before eating, if you can (we are well aware it's hard to do that).
DANISH DESSERT CAKE
Easy and delicious cake to make, with a homemade whipped cream frosting and a strawberry glazed topping- so good! My friend Liz, shared this recipe with me after having this cake at her suprise birthday party this year. This was a recipe that I had to have. **Danish Dessert is found next to the Jell-O in baking section at the grocery store.
Provided by lisar
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare white cake mix according to package directions baked in 2 round cake pans.
- Prepare the box of Danish Dessert according to directions.
- While Danish dessert is cooling make frosting:.
- Beat whipping cream until fluffy and soft.
- Set aside.
- Then beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together until thoroughly combined.
- Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until throughly combined.
- Cut each cake round in half so you have four layers.
- Stack and frost layers.
- Stem and slice strawberries in half and make a border of the strawberries around the top of the cake.
- Chop remaining strawberries and add to cooled Danish Dessert and pour into the middle of the strawberry border on the cake.
- You can be creative and put a layer of Danish dessert in the middle layer of cake as a filling.
- This recipe cake can also be made in a jelly roll pan, then frost top and then spread Danish Dessert over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.1, Fat 33.4, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 128, Sodium 378.7, Carbohydrate 57.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 44.8, Protein 6
DANISH CHRISTMAS CAKE
This festive cake slices into beautiful torte-like layers-just right for the holidays.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 16-20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Stir in macaroons. Cut each cake horizontally in half. Place one bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with half of pudding mixture. Top with another cake layer; spread with jelly. Top with another cake; spread with remaining pudding mixture. Top with remaining cake., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Frost top and sides of cake. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
DANISH COFFEE CAKE
My mother gave me this recipe when I was a teenager - it's something I treasure as a childhood memory. She made this tender, flaky pastry as part of a special breakfast on Sundays or holidays. I often bring these easy-to-fix pastries to ladies' meetings. They can't believe how good they taste with relatively few ingredients. -Lee Deneau, Lansing, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 3 coffee cakes (6 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place 1 cup flour in a large bowl, cut 1/2 cup butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons water; toss with a fork until mixture forms a ball. Divide into thirds. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 9-in. x 6-in. rectangle. Place on greased baking sheets; set aside. , In a saucepan, bring salt and remaining butter and water to a boil. Add remaining flour all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. , Spread over the dough. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., For icing, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Spread over warm coffee cakes. Sprinkle with walnuts. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
DANISH LAYER CAKE (DANSK LAGEKAGE)
My aunt is Danish and moved here when she was child. So when she married my uncle, they raised their kids with both American and Danish experiences. So part of the Danish side of this is having this INCREDIBLE Danish layer cake for their birthdays. So this really has become a tradition in my family and I finally found a recipe that I LOVE. I actually make the cake with 3 layers though the recipe says you can make up to 6 or 7. We always put the birthday person's favorite candy on top so you can choose whatever you'd like. I always pick either Kit Kats or Gummy Worms since those are my favorite. I also tend to put fresh berries and chocolate chips on top. It's absolutely delicious! Enjoy!! I got it from this site: http://www.plu.edu/--scancntr/nordic-culture/danish-layer.html
Provided by rmg619
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 cake, 4-7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut 5 or 6 pieces of wax paper and draw an 8" circle in each. Have available a large cookie sheet or jelly roll pan that will accommodate two wax paper sheets.
- In mixing bowl, cream softened butter with sugar and beat until fluffy. Blend in eggs and vanilla.
- Mix in flour and baking powder and beat until well blended. (Do not over beat.).
- Divide cake batter among the 5 or 6 wax paper sheets. Spread batter into shape of circle and place on cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees about 9 or 10 minutes until golden around edge and cake springs back when touched.
- Remove from cookie sheet and cool. Repeat for remaining batter.
- Take 1st round of pastry and place on cake platter.
- Spread some raspberry jam on top and then some vanilla pudding.
- Repeat same with 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th layer.
- Place 6th layer of pastry on top and frost top layer with a layer of icing (omit one layer if making only 5 layer cake).
- Beat whipping cream until stiff and frost sides of cake with whipping cream.
- You can decorate the cake as to what the occasion calls for - Danish flags, candles for a birthday, cake sprinkles, etc.
- Cake can be assembled ahead of time (without the whipping cream) and refrigerated. The flavors blend and it tastes somewhat like trifle. Frost sides of cake with whipping cream just before serving.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients whenever possible, especially for the butter, flour, and sugar. This will result in a more flavorful and delicious cake.
- Make sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter and more tender cake.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough and dense cake.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before assembling. This will help to prevent the layers from breaking.
- When assembling the cake, use a generous amount of jam or preserves between the layers. This will help to add moisture and flavor to the cake.
- Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving. This will give the cake a classic and elegant look.
Conclusion:
Danish leaf cake is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. With its delicate layers, sweet jam filling, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give Danish leaf cake a try. You won't be disappointed.
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