Norwegian cream cake

This vanilla cake features layers of spiced cranberry-apricot filling and vanilla-infused whipped cream frosting. Sugar-coated cranberries make a festive seasonal garnish.

Kvæfjordkake, nicknamed "world's best cake", is a beloved Norwegian dessert and a delicious addition to Syttende Mai celebrations.

Norway's national cake, Verdens Beste, also known as Kvæfjordkake, was dubbed Norway's national cake in 2002. This is two layers of sponge cake baked with an almond-sprinkled meringue on top and sandwiched together with a pastry cream filling.

Norway has lots of great cakes – but we think that Verden’s Bedste really is one of the best ones. Perfect for Norway Day on 17th May. Calling something the ‘world’s best cake’ is quite a statement, but not something taken lightly by the Norwegians. This cake contains the most delicious whipped cream, sponge, pastry cream and meringue – it’s everything you could ever want wrapped up together in one bite. This cake is so seriously good that it is often labelled the national cake of Norway. It…

Blotkake, layered spongecake covered with drifts of whipped cream and fruit, is a dessert that Norwegians are passionate and possessive about. It is a traditional sweet finish for any festive meal, whether a long, dark winter lunch or a long, sunlit summer dinner. “Scandinavians really value lingering and feasting at the table,” said Maren Waxenberg, a Norwegian-American cook who lives in New York City and serves this cake at Thanksgiving. Cloudberries are a protected crop in Norway and are…

Yay for May and layer cakes! Norwegian Cream Cake (Bløtkake) is a celebration cake, perfect for 17 Mai. Layers of cake, jam, custard, whipped cream & fruit.

Eplekake is a classic vanilla sponge cake topped with sliced apples, cinnamon, and sugar. Eplekake is often served with ice cream, vanilla sauce, or whipped cream.

Kristi Bisseelll shares her recipe for Dronningens juvel, a chocolate-hazelnut sponge cake with bananas and whipped cream, fit for a queen.

Norwegian cream cake. This huge fruit-filled cake is perfect for a big Easter buffet.