17. Mai Bløtkake
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Eggs — 4
- Sugar — 200 g (7 oz)
- Plain flour — 120 g (4 oz)
- Baking powder — 1 tsp
- Whipped cream — 480 ml (16 fl oz)
- Mixed strawberries and blueberries — 300 g (10.5 oz)
- Jam, for filling — 2 tbsp
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a round cake tin.
- Whisk the eggs and sugar together until pale, thick and tripled in volume, about 5–7 minutes.
- Gently fold in the flour and baking powder, keeping as much air in the batter as possible.
- Pour into the prepared tin and bake for 25–30 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool completely, then slice horizontally into two or three layers.
- Spread jam and a layer of whipped cream between the sponge layers, along with some of the berries.
- Cover the entire cake with the remaining whipped cream.
- Decorate the top with strawberries and blueberries, arranging them to evoke the red, white and blue of the Norwegian flag.
Introduction: A tall, layered sponge cake filled with cream and fresh berries, decorated in red, white and blue, a festive centrepiece for Norway's Constitution Day.
Cultural Background: 17 May, Norway's Constitution Day, is celebrated with great national pride, and this layered cream cake, often decorated with the colours of the Norwegian flag, is a cherished centrepiece for family gatherings on this important national holiday.
Tips: Whisk the eggs and sugar thoroughly, as this is what gives the sponge its light, airy texture without additional leavening. Let the sponge cool completely before slicing and filling, or the cream can melt.
Variations: Add a layer of custard alongside the cream for extra richness. Decorate with edible Norwegian flags for an especially festive touch.
Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheating: This is a cold dessert and is not reheated.
FAQs:
Q: What is 17 May in Norway?
A: Norway's Constitution Day, one of the country's most important national holidays, celebrated with parades, national costumes and festive gatherings.
Q: Why are the berries arranged in flag colours?
A: It's a festive nod to the Norwegian flag's red, white and blue, reflecting the patriotic spirit of the holiday.
- Eggs — 4
- Sugar — 200 g (7 oz)
- Plain flour — 120 g (4 oz)
- Baking powder — 1 tsp
- Whipped cream — 480 ml (16 fl oz)
- Mixed strawberries and blueberries — 300 g (10.5 oz)
- Jam, for filling — 2 tbsp
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