Kransekage
An 18-layer kransekake decorated with white icing | |
| Alternative names | kransekage, kransekake, kransakaka |
|---|---|
| Type | Cake |
| Course | Dessert |
| Region or state | Scandinavia |
| Serving temperature | Cold |
| Main ingredients | Almonds, sugar, egg whites |
| Variations | Overflødighedshorn |
Kransekage (Danish: [ˈkʁ̥ɑnsəˌkʰæːjə]), kransekake (Norwegian) or kransakaka (Icelandic) is a traditional Danish and Norwegian confection, often eaten on special occasions in Scandinavia. In English, the name means 'wreath cake'. In Norway it is alternatively referred to as tårnkake (English: 'tower cake') and often prepared for Constitution Day celebrations, Christmas, weddings, and baptisms. In Denmark it is typically eaten as part of New Year celebrations, while a variation of the cake, overflødighedshorn (English: 'cornucopia'), is traditionally served at weddings and baptisms.