Kransekage
Traditional Danish and Norwegian confection / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kransekage (Danish) or kransekake (Norwegian) is a traditional Danish and Norwegian confection, often eaten on special occasions in Scandinavia. In English, the name means 'wreath cake'. In Norway it is alternatively referred to as tårnkake (English: 'tower cake') and often prepared for Constitution Day celebrations, Christmas, weddings, and baptisms. In Denmark it is typically eaten as part of New Year celebrations, while a variation of the cake, overflødighedshorn, is traditionally served at weddings and baptisms.[1][2]
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Alternative names | kransekage, kransekake, kransakaka |
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Type | Cake |
Course | Dessert |
Place of origin | Denmark |
Region or state | Scandinavia |
Serving temperature | Cold |
Main ingredients | Almonds, sugar, egg whites |
Variations | Overflødighedshorn |
The origin of the kransekage can be traced to the 18th century, where it was first created by a baker in Copenhagen.[citation needed]