A pepparkakas sockerkaka is a Swedish cake that combines the flavors of the traditional gingerbread cookie (pepparkaka) with a soft, moist sponge cake (sockerkaka). It’s perfect for the holiday season when gingerbread flavors are especially popular. The cake typically features a mix of warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cardamom, giving it a rich, comforting taste.
Here’s a basic recipe to make a Pepparkakas Sockerkaka:
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 2 dl (200 g) sugar
- 2.5 dl (250 g) flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 100 g butter (melted)
- 1 dl (100 ml) milk
- Optional: A handful of chopped nuts or candied ginger for extra flavor and texture.
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a round cake pan, or line it with parchment paper.
- Whisk the eggs and sugar together in a bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cardamom.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients: Gradually sift the flour mixture into the egg mixture, mixing gently with a spatula or wooden spoon.
- Add the wet ingredients: Pour in the melted butter and milk, and stir until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve as is, or dust with powdered sugar for a festive touch.
This cake is perfect for fika (the Swedish coffee break) or as a cozy dessert during the colder months!
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