Kvæfjord Cake “Verdens Beste” (World’s Best Cake)
World’s Best Cake
Kvæfjord Cake “Verdens Beste” (World’s Best Cake) from Norway. Times were inferred from the source steps.
Imported from TheMealDB. Times and card copy were filled in for this listing, not kitchen-tested. Native name preserved: World’s Best Cake.
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- Prep
- 45 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 1 hr 15 min
- Difficulty
- A bit of work
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Vanilla custard ▢ Separate the egg yolks and set aside the whites to use in the meringue. ▢ Whisk together the egg yolks, cornstarch and sugar in a bowl. ▢ Heat the cream and milk in a saucepan. Split open the vanilla pod and add the beans to the saucepan.
Ingredients
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Vanilla custard ▢ Separate the egg yolks and set aside the whites to use in the meringue. ▢ Whisk together the egg yolks, cornstarch and sugar in a bowl.
Step 2
▢ Heat the cream and milk in a saucepan. Split open the vanilla pod and add the beans to the saucepan.
Step 3
Once the milk begins to bubble pour about half of it into the bowl with the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Then return the saucepan to the heat and pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with remaining milk, whisking constantly.
Step 4
Once the mixture thickens lower the heat and continue whisking for about 30 seconds. ▢ Pour the custard into a clean bowl and cover with plastic wrap, placing the plastic directly on the top layer of the custard.
Step 5
Chill in the fridge. Cake ▢ Mix together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 6
Add egg yolks one at a time, setting aside the egg whites for the meringue. Add the flour mixed with baking powder.
Step 7
Stir in the milk, beating until smooth (you can use an electric mixer if you prefer). ▢ Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C).
Step 8
Cover a baking sheet with baking paper and spread out the batter into a large, even rectangle. Meringue topping ▢ Whisk together the egg whites and sugar until you get glossy, stiff peaks.
Step 9
The meringue should hold its form – if it still melts continue whisking. ▢ Spread out the meringue on top of the cake batter.
Step 10
Use a spatula to form light waves with the meringue. Sprinkle almonds on top of the meringue.
Step 11
Bake for about 30 minutes, until the meringue and almonds are golden. Cream filling ▢ Whisk the cream into stiff peaks.
30 minStep 12
Carefully fold in the vanilla custard. Assembly ▢ Once the cake has cooled, cut it in half.
Step 13
You can use scissors for this, or a knife on a cutting board, slicing through the baking paper as well. ▢ Place half of the cake on a serving platter with the meringue side down and peel off the baking paper.
Step 14
▢ Spread the cream filling across the cake. Then carefully remove the other half of the cake from the baking paper and place it over the cream filling, meringue side up.
Step 15
▢ Serve with fresh berries.
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Substitutions
egg (silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)) → silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)
Carbonara without egg is not carbonara. Fried rice can skip the egg. We will not pretend otherwise.
cream (whole milk + a knob of butter) → whole milk + a knob of butter
Thinner and less rich. Reduce a little longer if you need body.
butter → olive-oil
Use a little less oil than butter. Pastry and laminated doughs are a different problem.
flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) → a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)
Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Editorial cultural notes have not been written for this imported dish.
Editorial history has not been written for this imported dish.
Inspired by
Provenance: Imported. Initial recipe data sourced from TheMealDB and adapted/reviewed by I Want Some Food. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
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How long does Kvæfjord Cake “Verdens Beste” (World’s Best Cake) take?
1 hr 15 min all in — 45 min prep, 30 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
A bit of work.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Tree nuts. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Oven, Baking tray, Saucepan, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much sugar?
¼ cup of Sugar.
How much sugar?
¾ cup of Sugar.
How much sugar?
1½ cup of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
egg (silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)) → silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish). Carbonara without egg is not carbonara. Fried rice can skip the egg. We will not pretend otherwise. cream (whole milk + a knob of butter) → whole milk + a knob of butter. Thinner and less rich. Reduce a little longer if you need body. butter → olive-oil. Use a little less oil than butter. Pastry and laminated doughs are a different problem. flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) → a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread). Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.