Cookbook:Bløtkake (Norwegian Berries and Cream Cake)

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Bløtkake is a traditional Norwegian dessert, usually reserved for special occasions such as birthdays. It is also served on Norway's national day, May 17th.

Batter

 * 4 eggs
 * 100 g white granulated sugar
 * 100 g flour
 * 1 tsp baking powder

Filling

 * Raspberry jam
 * 1 tin sliced peaches
 * Vanilla custard
 * Whipped cream
 * 1 tsp white granulated sugar

Garnish

 * Berries or other fruit (usually blueberries, redcurrants or other soft berries)

Procedure

 * 1) Whip the eggs and sugar until they form peaks. Sieve the flour and baking powder into the egg mixture and fold in gently.
 * 2) Pour the batter into a greased round tin (about 22 cm in diameter) ,and bake the cake at 170°C for 30–40 minutes.
 * 3) Cool completely on a rack, then unmold the cakes.
 * 4) Slice the cake horizontally into 3 layers. Sprinkle each slice with some of the peach juice from the tin.
 * 5) Cover 2 of the slices with jam, peach slices, and vanilla custard. Place the third layer on top of the other two.
 * 6) Whip the cream with the sugar. Cover the whole cake, including the sides, with the whipped cream.
 * 7) Garnish with berries and/or fruit.