Swedish Chocolate Cake
Description
The Swedish chocolate cake with the intriguing name “Kladdkaka” is very simple to make, but there are still a few nuances. The result is delightful; I recommend using my recipe to prepare Sweden’s most popular treat.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees without convection or to 180 degrees with convection.
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Step 2
Crack two eggs into a mixing bowl, beat them until foamy, then gradually add the sugar without stopping the beating.
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Step 3
Add melted butter to the beaten eggs and whisk.
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Step 4
Mix together flour, cocoa, salt, and vanilla sugar.
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Step 5
In batches, sift the flour and cocoa mixture into the batter, folding in each addition.
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Step 6
Knead the dough; it should be sticky and thick.
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Step 7
Transfer the dough to a 21–23 cm diameter pan and smooth it out.
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Step 8
Bake the cake for 10–15 minutes. It is very important to achieve the desired doneness with a crispy crust on top and a moist interior; do not overbake. Cool the cake to room temperature.
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Step 9
For serving the cake, whip the cream with a small amount of powdered sugar, about 2 teaspoons.
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Step 10
Before serving, the cake can be dusted with powdered sugar or cocoa, or you can make chocolate shavings from chocolate and sprinkle the cake with them. Decorate with whipped cream and fresh berries. There are many ways to serve Swedish cake, so choose according to your taste.