Mondlukaka – Icelandic Almond Cake Dessert

Mondlukaka – Icelandic Almond Cake Dessert

from food.com
8 Cake Wedges, 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs (separated)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup almonds (blanched and finely ground)
  • 1 cup flour (sifted)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup strawberry jam
  • 1 cup heavy cream (whipped and sweetened to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    Set oven temp at 350°F.

  2. 2

    Cream butter and gradually add sugar. Beat in egg yolks (1 at a time), beating well after ea addition. Stir in vanilla and almonds.

  3. 3

    Sift together the flour & baking powder and gradually add to batter. Beat egg whites till stiff (but not dry); fold into batter.

  4. 4

    Bake in three 8-inch buttered & floured layer pans for about 30 minutes or till golden brown. Cool at least 5 minutes before removing from pans.

  5. 5

    Spread strawberry jam between cooled layers and cover top and sides with swirls of whipped cream. Serve immediately and watch as it disappears.