Runeberg’s Cakes

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
Runeberg's Cakes; A Traditional Finnish Pastry for Your Sweet Tooth
in Pastry

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 egg
25 ml sugar
1/4 cup soft brown sugar
100 g butter
1/4 cup cream , whipped
200 ml flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
50 g ground almonds
1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond essence
100 ml sugar
50 ml water
2 tablespoons rum or 2 tablespoons cognac
100 ml raspberries , frozen
50 ml sugar
icing sugar
water
1/8 teaspoon almond essence

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
230
Sugar
19g
Fat
11g
Runeberg's Cakes are a traditional Finnish pastry that originated from the small Finnish town of Porvoo. This pastry was named after Johan Ludvig Runeberg, who was a famous Finnish poet and author from Porvoo. The cakes have a distinct flavor and are usually eaten on Runeberg's birthday, which is on February 5th every year. Typically, the recipe contains almond flour, breadcrumbs, and raspberry jam or liqueur. Today's recipe is a slight variation that adds a bit of whipped cream, vanilla sugar, and brown sugar. These cakes are perfect for your sweet tooth!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 220 degrees Celsius and line muffin tins with cupcake holders.
2.In a bowl, whisk together the egg, sugar, and brown sugar.
3.Melt the butter and add it to the bowl with the whipped cream.
4.In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and ground almonds.
5.Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix well until the batter is smooth.
6.Mix in the vanilla sugar and almond essence, stir and set aside.
7.In a pot, mix together the sugar, water, and rum or cognac. Bring it to a boil over medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
8.Add the raspberries and simmer until the sauce thickens.
9.Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
10.Press a small well into the center of each cupcake.
11.Spoon raspberry filling into each well.
12.Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

PROS

Runeberg’s Cakes are delicately flavored and perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.

The raspberry filling gives them a tangy sweetness that balances out the overall taste.

They’re quite easy to make and perfect for impressing your guests at a brunch or afternoon tea.

CONS

These cakes have a relatively high sugar and fat content, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Also, they may not be suitable for those with nut allergies due to the use of ground almonds.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Runeberg’s Cakes are not particularly healthy, they do contain some essential nutrients such as protein, fiber, and iron.
Almonds, a primary ingredient, have been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and lowering cholesterol levels.

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