Kladdkaka
(Swedish Sticky Chocolate Cake)
One of the most popular Swedish desserts is a rich chocolate cake known as kladdkaka. This classic Swedish creation combines eggs, cocoa (or chocolate), butter, sugar, and flour into a dense and luscious dessert. During baking, the cake should always remain moist in the center, while the outer layer is transformed into a thin, crunchy coating.
Since the cake is incredibly dense, and typically heavy on the bitter chocolate or cocoa, it is usually dusted with a delicate layer of powdered sugar, and traditionally served with a dollop of ice cream or whipped cream on the side. It is one the most beloved Swedish desserts, typically enjoyed during fika, a traditional Swedish coffee break.
Recipe variations
Kladdkaka
READY IN 25minThis is the traditional recipe for Swedish kladdkaka which you can prepare in under half an hour. The ingredients needed are flour, butter, eggs, cocoa, sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt. Serve warm with whipped cream, ice cream, or fruit.
Kladdkaka with Almonds
READY IN 2h 35minIn this kladdkaka recipe, ground almonds are used instead of flour, and you can garnish the cake with poppy seeds which should be sprinkled on top of the cake before baking.
Kladdkaka Authentic recipe
This is the traditional recipe for Swedish kladdkaka which you can prepare in under half an hour. The ingredients needed are flour, butter, eggs, cocoa, sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt. Serve warm with whipped cream, ice cream, or fruit.
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