Bløtkake is a type of layer cake from

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. It consists of layers of ''sukkerbrød'', which bears resemblance to pound cake but is usually lighter, whipped cream or

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, and fresh or preserved fruit or berries. It is typically served to mark occasions such as birthdays, jubilees, or

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. In the summer months fresh berries are often included. The cake is topped with whipped cream and some sort of garnish, which often indicates which ingredients have been used between the layers in addition to the whipped cream or custard. Icing is not used in a traditional Norwegian ''bløtkake''. For birthdays it is customary to decorate the cake also with candles, especially when celebrating a child or teenager. The same cake is known in Sweden as gräddtårta, in Denmark as lagkage and in Finland as täytekakku.

History

The earliest known recipe for bløtkake is in a cookbook written by Helle Schrøders in Denmark in 1692. In countries outside of

, it is commonly referred to as torte or whipped cream cake.

Gallery

Bursdagskrembærkake.jpg, Bløtkake being served Bløtkake.jpg, With mint and strawberries

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Blotkake Layer cakes Norwegian cakes Swedish desserts Danish desserts