Små Flødekager -Small Cream Cakes – (Danish)

May 07, 2023May 7, 20230 2

Indulge in these delectable small cream cakes straight from Denmark - Små Flødekager!

Små Flødekager -Small Cream Cakes – (Danish)

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

20-25 min

Ready In

30-35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

240

Sugar

12g

Fat

18g

Små Flødekager - also known as Small Cream Cakes - are a traditional Danish dessert that are simple, yet delicious. These small cakes are made with heavy cream, eggs, sugar, flour, and ground cardamom. The cardamom adds a unique and fragrant flavor to the cakes, while the heavy cream gives them a rich and moist texture. These small cream cakes are perfect for a sweet treat after dinner or as a snack to serve with coffee or tea.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
3.	In a separate bowl, mix together the sifted flour and ground cardamom.
4.	Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and mix well.
5.	Gradually add the heavy cream while still mixing.
6.	Pour the batter into greased muffin cups.
7.	Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden brown in color.
8.	Let the cakes cool before serving with a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top.

PROS

The combination of heavy cream and cardamom create a unique and delicious flavor.
These small cakes are perfect for a dessert or snack.
The recipe is easy to follow and the cakes can be made in just about 30 minutes!

CONS

This dessert is not suitable for those who are lactose intolerant or have a dairy allergy.
The sugar content in the dessert may be a concern for some individuals who are trying to limit their sugar intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these small cream cakes may not be the healthiest dessert option, they do contain some protein from the eggs and a small amount of fiber from the flour. The cardamom used in the recipe has been known to help with digestion and has anti-inflammatory properties.

	2 cups heavy cream
	5 eggs
	6 tablespoons sugar
	3/4 cup flour ( sifted )
	1/2 teaspoon cardamom