How to Cook a Norwegian Coffee Cake (Kringla) Recipe

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1

Delicious Norwegian Coffee Cake recipe for your daily coffee break

How to Cook a Norwegian Coffee Cake (Kringla) Recipe

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

160

Sugar

Fat

Kringla is a traditional Norwegian Coffee Cake that is often enjoyed with coffee or tea. The cookie dough is shaped into circles before being flattened into ovals. The oval shape is said to represent the shape of the sun. This cookie is a common offering at Scandinavian festivals and is enjoyed by people of all ages. The cookies are perfect for sharing with loved ones on lazy weekends or afternoon coffee breaks.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.	In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
3.	Add the egg to the bowl and mix.
4.	Add buttermilk and mix.
5.	In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
6.	Add the flour mixture, gradually, into the butter mixture, mixing until it just forms a dough.
7.	Roll the dough into 3-inch ropes and shape them into circles. Flatten each cookie into an oval shape.
8.	Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches of space between them. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

This Norwegian Coffee Cake recipe is easy to make and is perfect for sharing with visitors on lazy weekends.

The cake is lightly sweetened and has a crispy outside with a soft, pillowy interior.

CONS

This recipe uses a significant amount of butter which makes it high in fat.

Additionally, it has a high carbohydrate count that may not be suitable for individuals watching their carbohydrate intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe is not particularly healthy, it has some health benefits.
The buttermilk in this recipe contains probiotics that support digestive health, and the egg provides essential amino acids that are important for muscle repair and growth.

	1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
	1 cup sugar
	1 teaspoon vanilla extract
	1 large egg
	1 cup buttermilk
	3 cups all-purpose flour
	2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
	1 teaspoon salt