Introduction:
During the festive season in Norway, baking is a cherished tradition that brings families together in the warmth of the kitchen. One such delightful treat that graces many Norwegian homes during Christmas is the Sviskekake Prune Cake. This moist and flavorful cake is infused with the rich sweetness of prunes, making it a perfect accompaniment to a cup of coffee or tea on a cold winter’s day.
Sviskekake Prune Cake
Ingredients:
– 1 cup pitted prunes, chopped
– 1 cup boiling water
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– Pinch of salt
– Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a small bowl, pour the boiling water over the chopped prunes and stir in the baking soda. Let it sit and cool while you prepare the cake batter.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Fold in the prune mixture until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar for a festive finish.
12. Slice and serve the Sviskekake Prune Cake with a hot drink for a cozy Christmas treat.
This Sviskekake Prune Cake is a wonderful addition to your holiday baking repertoire, with its unique flavor and moist texture that will impress your family and guests. Enjoy the rich sweetness of the prunes combined with the warm spices in this traditional Norwegian Christmas treat. Happy baking and happy holidays!
