Julekake (Norwegian Christmas Cake) Recipe

Name: Julekake (Norwegian Christmas Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups scalded milk; 1/2 cup margarine; 2/3 cup sugar; 2 tsp salt; 3 tsp ground cardamom; 2 cakes yeast; 1/4 cup lukewarm water; 2 beaten eggs; 4 cups flour; 1 cup light raisins; 1 cup dark raisins; 2 8-oz packages S&W candied mixed fruit (also called glace cake mix); 4 cups additional flour

Servings: persons

2 cups scalded milk
1/2 cup margarine
2/3 cup sugar
2 tsp salt
3 tsp ground cardamom
2 cakes yeast
1/4 cup lukewarm water
2 beaten eggs
4 cups flour
1 cup light raisins
1 cup dark raisins
2 8-oz packages S&W candied mixed fruit (also called glace cake mix)
4 cups additional flour

1
Pour hot water over the raisins and let them sit to soften. Combine scalded milk, margarine, sugar, salt and cardamom. Cool to lukewarm if milk is still hot from scalding. Soften the yeast in the 1/4 cup lukewarm water, and add to milk mixture. Add eggs and mix well. Add 4 cups flour and beat well. Let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, until bubbly.
2
Add mixed fruit, raisins and the rest of the flour and knead on a lightly floured work surface. Brush the top of the dough with melted butter and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk. Divide into 3 parts, and make 3 round loaves or put into three bread pans. Let rise again until doubled. Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour at 350 degrees. Brush tops with melted butter while hot.
3
To store, wrap in foil and store at room temperature. Will keep for one week.

1149

kcal

Calories

Fat

222

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups scalded milk, 1/2 cup margarine, 2/3 cup sugar, 2 tsp salt, and more.

Yes, Julekake (Norwegian Christmas Cake) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Julekake (Norwegian Christmas Cake)

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