Finnish Tiikerikkakku, Tiger Cake

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 15

Delicious Finnish Tiger Cake recipe with a unique striped appearance

by The Chefin Cake

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

435

Sugar

43g

Fat

21g

The Finnish Tiger Cake, or Tiikerikkakku as it's known in Finnish, is a delicious marbled cake with a unique striped appearance. The cake is flavored with orange zest and juice and a touch of vanilla as well as dark cocoa to create the stripes. The cake can be served as a dessert or even for breakfast or afternoon tea. It's easy to make and is a perfect treat to share with friends and family.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2.	In a large bowl, cream margarine and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3.	In a separate bowl, sift together flour and baking powder.
4.	Gradually fold in the flour mixture into the margarine mixture and mix well to combine.
5.	Divide the batter into two bowls. In one bowl, add vanilla and orange zest and mix well. In the other bowl, add orange juice and cocoa and mix well.
6.	Spoon the batters alternately into the prepared cake pan to create a marbled effect.
7.	Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8.	Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing from the pan to cool completely.

PROS

The Tiger Cake has a unique striped appearance and delicious orange and chocolate flavors.

It’s easy to make and can be enjoyed as a dessert or even for breakfast or afternoon tea.

CONS

This cake is high in sugar and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It’s not suitable for those with gluten allergies as it contains all-purpose flour.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The orange zest and juice in this cake provide a good source of vitamin C which is essential for a healthy immune system.
The cocoa in this recipe contains antioxidants which may help to reduce inflammation in the body.

	1 cup margarine or 1 cup butter
	2 cups sugar
	5 eggs
	2 cups all-purpose flour
	2 teaspoons baking powder
	2 teaspoons vanilla
	zest and juice of one orange
	2 tablespoons dark cocoa