Danish Wedding Tower (Kransekage)
Kransekage is a traditional Danish cake often served at weddings and other special occasions. It is made from almond flour and shaped into a tower of concentric rings. The cake is known for its crisp exterior and soft interior, and it is traditionally decorated with royal icing and sprinkles.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.
Danish Wedding Tower (Kransekage)
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a large bowl, mix together almond flour and powdered sugar.
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In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
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Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the almond flour mixture.
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Add lemon juice and almond extract, and mix until well combined.
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Fill the dough into a pastry bag fitted with a star tip.
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Pipe the dough into rings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
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Prepare the royal icing by mixing powdered sugar with a little water until desired consistency.
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Drizzle the royal icing over the cooled rings.
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Decorate with sprinkles.
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Allow the icing to set for about an hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 300kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
