Best 2 Sand Kage Recipes

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Sand kage, also known as sand cake or Okinawa pastries, is a traditional Japanese confectionery originating from the Okinawa Islands. These delectable cookies feature a flaky, crumbly texture and a sweet, nutty flavor that melts in your mouth. Typically prepared with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, and butter, sand kage derives its name from its resemblance to fine sand.

This article presents a collection of six sand kage recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic treat. From the beloved traditional sand kage recipe to variations that incorporate matcha, chocolate, and black sesame, these recipes cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, these recipes provide detailed instructions and helpful tips to guide you in creating delicious sand kage that will impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

PERFECT SAND CAKE



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This recipe is the final result of all cake recipes I have ever tried and this is (in my opinion) the best recipe you could use for having a great cake. I consider this recipe is the basic mixture I use and then I use any of the variations I know to end up with a different cake each time. Note: Regarding the flour, I either use 3 cups of all-purpose flour or 2 cups all-purpose flour + 1 cup whole-wheat flour to have that grainy rustic texture of cake which I like, so it depends on your personal taste.

Provided by Huda salih

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 cup corn oil (sunflower oil, vegetable ghee, margarine or butter)
2 1/2 cups sugar
5 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 orange, juice and zest of, grated
1/2 cup golden raisin
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon anise seed
1 orange, juice and zest of, grated
1/2 cup golden raisin
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup golden raisin
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup coarsely-chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Put the oil in electric mixer bowl, put in sugar, beat the mixture until blended.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix yogurt with water.
  • Add flour in thirds alternating with yogurt and water mixture.
  • Add baking powder, baking soda and one of the variations mentioned above (or you can be creative and add whatever you like).
  • Pour the cake mixture (the mixture shouldn't be thick, it is almost watery in consistency).
  • In greased, floured cake pan (I prefer the one with the whole in the middle or a loaf pan for easy cutting).
  • Put the cake in COLD oven, set the heat at 180°C, let the cake in the oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
  • Remove the cake from the oven,let it sit for about 10 minutes, remove from pan.
  • Let the cake cool on wire rack (or I put the cake in plastic bag and close it while the cake in it so the outer surface of the cake won't be hard, it will be soft instead.
  • Optional: You may sprinkle icing sugar on the face before cutting into pieces.
  • Serve the cake with orange juice, coffee or hot tea.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.8, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 67.1, Sodium 91.4, Carbohydrate 69.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 42.8, Protein 6.7

SAND KAGE



Sand Kage image

This is a basic Danish Sand Cake recipe. It's from the Danish Food Cook Book. Great with coffee. Also great for a big feast at midsommar or Christmas.

Provided by apelsinjuice

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 cake, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups butter
6 eggs, separated
1 cup potato flour
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Let the butter soften to room temperature.
  • Separate the eggs and let them come to room temperature.
  • Cream sugar and butter well.
  • Add egg yolks one at a time, beat well in between.
  • Add sifted flour and vanilla, keep on mixing well. You can use cornstarch if you can't find potato flour.
  • Last, add the stiff beaten egg whites.
  • Bake 50-60 minutes in a 350 degree F oven.
  • This is one of the most used cakes on the Danish coffee table. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.5, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 100, Sodium 123.7, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 10.5, Protein 3.9

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your sand kage.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Be creative with your frosting: You can use any type of frosting you like, or even a combination of different frostings.

Conclusion:

Sand kage is a delicious and versatile cake that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to holidays. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, sand kage is a great recipe for beginner bakers. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give sand kage a try!

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