Scandinavian Spiced Cake With Applesauce Filling Recipe

Name: Scandinavian Spiced Cake With Applesauce Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground mace; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, room temperature; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup mild-flavored light molasses; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 1/4 cups applesauce; 1/4 cup packed golden brown sugar; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 cups chilled whipping cream; 1/4 cup packed golden brown sugar; 3 tablespoons mild-flavored light molasses; 2 tablespoons brandy; 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable shortening, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup mild-flavored light molasses
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/4 cups applesauce
1/4 cup packed golden brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cinnamon stick
3 cups chilled whipping cream
1/4 cup packed golden brown sugar
3 tablespoons mild-flavored light molasses
2 tablespoons brandy
1 1/2 cups sliced almonds, toasted

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For cake:
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Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Lightly butter 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper.
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Mix first 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Dissolve baking soda in 1/4 cup water.
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Using electric mixer, beat shortening and sugar in large bowl until blended. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in molasses. Mix in dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk. Beat in baking soda mixture. Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Transfer pan to rack and cool cake 10 minutes. Cut around pan sides to loosen cake. Turn cake out onto rack; peel off paper. Cool completely.
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For filling:
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Combine all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until thick and reduced to 1 cup, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Transfer filling to small bowl and cool completely. Discard cinnamon stick. (Cake and filling can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover cake and let stand at room temperature. Cover filling with plastic wrap and refrigerate.).
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For frosting:
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Beat chilled cream, sugar, 2 tablespoons molasses and brandy in large bowl until stiff peaks form. Spoon 3/4 cup frosting into pastry bag fitted with medium star tip.
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Cut cake into 3 equal layers. Using bottom of tart pan as aid, transfer 1 cake layer to platter, cut side up. Spread 1/2 cup applesauce filling over. Spread 1 cup frosting over. Repeat layering with 1 cake layer, 1/2 cup filling and 1 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake layer, cut side down. Spread some of remaining frosting thinly over top and sides of cake. Press almonds onto sides of cake. Drizzle remaining.
10
1 tablespoon molasses over top of cake. Pipe remaining frosting around top edge of cake. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 6 hours.

1721

kcal

Calories

128

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground mace, 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, and more.

Yes, Scandinavian Spiced Cake With Applesauce Filling 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.

Scandinavian Spiced Cake With Applesauce Filling

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