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.
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Santa Islam
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would use a different recipe next time.
Disciple Jonez
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautiful. The raspberry filling was delicious and the cake was very moist. I would definitely make this cake again.
Malik Furak
[email protected]This cake is delicious! The raspberry filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The cake is moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Ndayishimiye Leonce
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry and the raspberry filling was too tart for my taste. I think I would add more moisture to the cake and use a less tart raspberry filling next time.
Zafar G
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would use less sugar next time. The raspberry filling was delicious and the cake was very moist.
Braedon Perk
[email protected]I made this cake for my birthday and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the light and fluffy texture of the cake and the raspberry filling was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Yashwa bhatti Sultan
[email protected]This cake is so beautiful and impressive, but it's also surprisingly easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I can't wait to make it again for my next party.
Qammar Ayyaz
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cake was absolutely delicious and the raspberry filling was the perfect touch. I'll definitely be making this cake again.
Arroyo Prince
[email protected]This cake was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was well worth the effort. The end result was a stunning and delicious cake that was perfect for a special occasion. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves
Yvon Charles
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the cake always turns out perfectly. I love that it's not too sweet, and the raspberry filling is the perfect complement to the
Beautiful Life
[email protected]This Danish layer cake was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone raved about the delicate flavor and light, fluffy texture. The raspberry filling added a perfect touch of sweetness and tartness. I'll definitely be making this cake again soon.