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Hjónabandssæla

Cultural Context

Hjónabandssæla, or Marriage Cake, hails from Iceland and is traditionally served at weddings and celebrations. This delightful dessert combines a moist cake with tart rhubarb and sweet jam, symbolizing the union of flavors much like the union of marriage. Today, it is enjoyed year-round, often at family gatherings and holidays, showcasing Icelandic love for simple yet delicious desserts.

IcelandicISdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
2 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar
2 cups oats
200 grams sugar
3 tablespoons oil
1/2 potato
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
rhubarb jam
cream

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

rhubarb

🥗Healthier: strawberries

💰Cheaper: apples

Strawberries provide a similar tartness and are widely available.

jam

🥗Healthier: fruit spread

💰Cheaper: homemade jam

Fruit spread can be lower in sugar than store-bought jam.

1

Combine 2 cups of flour, 2/3 cup of sugar, 2 cups of oats, 200 grams of sugar, 3 tablespoons of oil, 1/2 potato, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda in a mixer.

2

Mix the ingredients together until well combined.

3

Transfer the dough into a baking form.

4

Spread rhubarb jam on top of the dough.

5

Add the remaining dough on top of the jam and distribute it evenly.

6

Bake in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius (400 degrees Fahrenheit) for 20 minutes.

7

Whip some cream while the cake is baking.

8

After 20 minutes, remove the cake from the oven when golden brown and let it cool.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Icelandic Marriage Cake

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