**Feast on Swedish Summer with Sockerkaka (Swedish Butter Cake) and its Scrumptious Variations: A Culinary Journey Through Sweetness**
Indulge in the delectable world of Swedish baking with the quintessential Sockerkaka, a classic butter cake that embodies the essence of fika, Sweden's beloved coffee break tradition. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we present not just one, but four enticing variations of this cherished cake, each offering a unique twist on the original. From the traditional Sockerkaka with its golden crust and fluffy interior, to the tantalizingly tangy Lemon Sockerkaka and the rich decadence of Chocolate Sockerkaka, these recipes promise to tantalize your taste buds and leave you yearning for more. And if you're seeking a gluten-free option, our Almond Flour Sockerkaka provides a delightful alternative without compromising on flavor. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this delectable journey into the realm of Swedish baking.
SHORTCAKE
Steps:
- Heat oven 450 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Cut in butter and shortening. Mix in half-and-half. Drop by large spoonfuls onto a baking sheet. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 15 minutes or until brown. Cool and eat with berries, ice cream and/or whipped cream.
SHORTCAKE (SOCKERKAKA)
Make and share this Shortcake (Sockerkaka) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LikeItLoveIt
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Butter a cake pan, cover sides with breadcrumbs.
- Turn on oven 350 F (175 C).
- Whip sugar and eggs until almost white.
- Mix flour, baking powder and flavoring (vanilla not incl.).
- Melt the margarine.
- Add all ingredients to batter.
- Stir quickly until smooth (the shorter the time, the fluffier the cake).
- Pour into cake pan, bake for about 30-40 min, until golden brown.
THE BEST CLASSIC STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
For our simple and iconic shortcake, we discovered a great double-stacking technique that creates super light and high biscuits that are easy to split. This makes them easy to fill without crumbling. A simple recipe like this one allows its ingredients to shine, so use the very best berries you can find.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the shortcakes: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk the heavy cream, sour cream and vanilla in a small bowl; refrigerate until ready to use. Pulse the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in a food processor until combined. Add the butter; pulse until the mixture looks like fine meal. Pour in the chilled heavy cream mixture and pulse until just combined.
- Lightly flour a work surface and dump the dough onto it. Pat out the dough 1/2-inch thick. Cut out as many biscuits as you can with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Then pat the remaining dough out to 1/2-inch thick again. Cut more biscuits; you should get 12.
- Put 6 of the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops generously with cream, then top each cream-brushed biscuit with one of the remaining biscuit rounds. (This makes it easier to split once they are baked.) Brush the top of each biscuit stack with more heavy cream and sprinkle 1 teaspoon granulated sugar on each biscuit.
- Bake the biscuits until golden and puffed, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
- Meanwhile, for the topping: Toss the strawberries and 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar in a medium bowl.
- Just before serving, beat the heavy cream, sour cream, the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and vanilla in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes.
- Split the shortcakes in half. Spoon half the cream on the bottom of the biscuits, top evenly with the strawberries and top with the remaining cream. Put each biscuit top on and serve.
OLD FASHIONED STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
Old fashioned, made from scratch strawberry shortcake.
Provided by MALIA2
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Strawberry Dessert Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix strawberries and 1 cup sugar in a bowl and allow to stand while you complete remaining steps. Stir occasionally to help juice form.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch round baking pan.
- Combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; cut in shortening with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir milk into crumb mixture until just blended; pour into prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes; cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing shortcake.
- Split shortcake into two layers; spread bottom layer with 2 tablespoons softened butter and top with strawberries and juice. Place top layer over strawberries. Serve with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.2 calories, Carbohydrate 61.4 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 523.9 mg, Sugar 34.7 g
MOM'S STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
When I was growing up, Mom sometimes experimented with different dessert recipes, but this tried-and-true spongy shortcake was always great just the way it was. It melted in my mouth! -Karen Wingate, Coldwater, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 8-in. square baking pan. In a large bowl, beat eggs on medium speed 3 minutes. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; beat into egg mixture. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter just until butter begins to melt. Beat into batter with vanilla (batter will be thin)., Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., Just before serving, cut cake into serving-size pieces; cut each slice horizontally in half. In a large bowl, combine strawberries and remaining sugar; spoon between cake layers and over top of each serving. Top with whipped cream and, if desired, mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
OLD-FASHIONED SHORTCAKE
This is a fabulous old-fashioned recipe given to me by a friend. It was her mother's recipe and it is the best shortcake. It sops up all the juice and the touch of nutmeg sends it over the top. My very favorite recipe for strawberry shortcake!
Provided by Jennifer Kuchnicki Merzlicker
Categories Desserts Cakes Shortcake Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch baking pan.
- Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg and milk in another bowl; stir into flour mixture until batter is just blended. Spread batter in the prepared baking pan.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 51.8 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 483.4 mg, Sugar 25.6 g
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar in the shortcake batter.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- To make the shortcake extra moist, brush the tops with melted butter before baking.
- For a crispy crust, bake the shortcake at a high temperature for the first 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to moderate for the remaining baking time.
- If you're using frozen berries, be sure to thaw them before adding them to the shortcake batter.
- For a fun twist, try adding chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit to the shortcake batter.
- Serve the shortcake warm with fresh whipped cream or ice cream.
Conclusion:
Shortcake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed all year round. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, it's a great recipe for beginner bakers. Whether you're serving it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, shortcake is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
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