Norvegan Carrot Cake Two Ways

Norvegan Carrot Cake Two Ways

Aug 30, 2023 | Food

Carrot cake (gulrotkake in Norwegian), is one of the most popular and consumed cakes in Norway. The addition of carrots makes the cake juicy and it also can keep for days after it’s baked. It’s also a cake that is suitable for any occasion, whether it’s a casual...
Norvegan Marsipankake

Norvegan Marsipankake

Mar 8, 2023 | Food

In honor of my new webshop that launched yesterday, I needed to make a decadent recipe that celebrated some of Norway’s most famous recipes: the marzipan cake! Did you know that nearly half of all cakes sold in Norway are some version of ‘marsipankake’? That’s one...
A Summery Lemon-Vanilla Cake with Strawberries

A Summery Lemon-Vanilla Cake with Strawberries

Jul 14, 2019 | Food

I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say that Norwegians hold a record as one of the most enthusiastic cake bakers in the world. We also love to eat cake more often than not. I find our cake culture very special, particularly in Sunnmøre, where I’m from. This is...
Fyrstekake; a Norwegian classic cake improved

Fyrstekake; a Norwegian classic cake improved

Apr 2, 2018 | Culture & History, Food

I have to admit, fyrstekake was never my favorite Norwegian cake. The versions I grew up experiencing were always very dense, sometimes dry and most often too rich to even enjoy more than one bite. Perhaps this is why I’ve been hesitant to make it...

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