Verdens beste
Translating as the world’s best’, this Norwegian bake, also known as kvefjordkake, is traditionally served on 17 May Norwegian Constitution Day.
SERVES 8-10 PREP 40 mins plus 1hr 15 mins cooling COOK 35 mins MORE EFFORT V
125g butter, softened, plus extra for the tin
5 medium eggs, yolks and whites separated
350g caster sugar
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
4-5 tbsp milk
125g plain flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
100g flaked almonds
250g strawberries, to serve (optional)
For the filling
2 egg yolks (freeze the whites for another recipe)
2 tbsp caster sugar
1 tbsp cornflour
100ml whole milk
350ml double cream
1 tbsp rum or vanilla extract
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