Best Scandinavian Spiced Christmas Cake With Applesauce Filling Recipes

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SCANDINAVIAN SPICED CAKE WITH APPLESAUCE FILLING



Scandinavian Spiced Cake With Applesauce Filling image

This three-layer cake has a whipped cream frosting that's spiked with brandy and molasses. It is from a 1996 issue of Gourmet magazine.

Provided by tornadoes three

Categories     Dessert

Time 42m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable shortening, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup mild-flavored light molasses
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/4 cups applesauce
1/4 cup packed golden brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cinnamon stick
3 cups chilled whipping cream
1/4 cup packed golden brown sugar
3 tablespoons mild-flavored light molasses
2 tablespoons brandy
1 1/2 cups sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • For cake:.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly butter 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper.
  • Mix first 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Dissolve baking soda in 1/4 cup water.
  • Using electric mixer, beat shortening and sugar in large bowl until blended. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in molasses. Mix in dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk. Beat in baking soda mixture. Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Transfer pan to rack and cool cake 10 minutes. Cut around pan sides to loosen cake. Turn cake out onto rack; peel off paper. Cool completely.
  • For filling:.
  • Combine all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until thick and reduced to 1 cup, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Transfer filling to small bowl and cool completely. Discard cinnamon stick. (Cake and filling can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover cake and let stand at room temperature. Cover filling with plastic wrap and refrigerate.).
  • For frosting:.
  • Beat chilled cream, sugar, 2 tablespoons molasses and brandy in large bowl until stiff peaks form. Spoon 3/4 cup frosting into pastry bag fitted with medium star tip.
  • Cut cake into 3 equal layers. Using bottom of tart pan as aid, transfer 1 cake layer to platter, cut side up. Spread 1/2 cup applesauce filling over. Spread 1 cup frosting over. Repeat layering with 1 cake layer, 1/2 cup filling and 1 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake layer, cut side down. Spread some of remaining frosting thinly over top and sides of cake. Press almonds onto sides of cake. Drizzle remaining.
  • 1 tablespoon molasses over top of cake. Pipe remaining frosting around top edge of cake. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 871.1, Fat 61.3, SaturatedFat 28.9, Cholesterol 164.6, Sodium 236.8, Carbohydrate 76, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 51.3, Protein 7.8

AEBLEKAGE -- DANISH APPLE CAKE



Aeblekage -- Danish Apple Cake image

Make and share this Aeblekage -- Danish Apple Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) can applesauce
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups dried breadcrumbs
1/2 cup margarine, melted
1 cup whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F, then butter a 1 1/2-quart ovenproof dish.
  • In a bowl, combine applesauce, sugar & vanilla extract.
  • In the prepared baking dish, lay down alternate layers of breadcrumbs & applesauce, ending with breadcrumbs.
  • Pour melted margarine over the top & bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Top with dollops of whipped cream & serve hot.

OLD FASHIONED APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE



Old Fashioned Applesauce Spice Cake image

Savor the warm feelings of comfort and contentment from this Old Fashioned Applesauce Spice Cake, a long-time favorite recipe. Bake a slice of nice today.

Provided by Duncan Hines(R) Canada

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Duncan Hines® Canada

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe® Spice Cake Mix
3 large eggs
1 ¼ cups applesauce
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 cup chopped nuts
1 container Duncan Hines® Creamy Home-Style Classic Vanilla Frosting
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan.
  • Combine cake mix, eggs, applesauce and oil in large bowl. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer for 2 minutes. Stir in nuts. Pour into bake pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Invert onto cooling rack. Turn right-side up. Cool completely.
  • For frosting, combine frosting and cinnamon; stir until blended. Spread over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 362.7 mg, Sugar 21.9 g

SCANDINAVIAN SPICED CHRISTMAS CAKE WITH APPLESAUCE FILLING



Scandinavian Spiced Christmas Cake with Applesauce Filling image

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Apple     Almond     Spice     Brandy     Molasses     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 24

Cake
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
1/2 cup buttermilk
Filling
1 1/4 cups applesauce
1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 cinnamon stick
Frosting
3 cups chilled whipping cream
1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3 tablespoons mild-flavored (light) molasses
2 tablespoons brandy
1 1/2 cups sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper. Mix first 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Dissolve baking soda in 1/4 cup water.
  • Using electric mixer, beat shortening and sugar in large bowl until blended. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in molasses. Mix in dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk. Beat in baking soda mixture. Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Transfer pan to rack and cool cake 10 minutes. Cut around pan sides to loosen cake. Turn cake out onto rack; peel off paper. Cool completely.
  • For filling:
  • Combine all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until thick and reduced to 1 cup, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Transfer filling to small bowl and cool completely. Discard cinnamon stick. (Cake and filling can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover cake and let stand at room temperature. Cover filling with plastic wrap and refrigerate.)
  • For frosting:
  • Beat chilled cream, sugar, 2 tablespoons molasses and brandy in large bowl until stiff peaks form. Spoon 3/4 cup frosting into pastry bag fitted with medium star tip.
  • Cut cake into 3 equal layers. Using bottom of tart pan as aid, transfer 1 cake layer to platter, cut side up. Spread 1/2 cup applesauce filling over. Spread 1 cup frosting over. Repeat layering with 1 cake layer, 1/2 cup filling and 1 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake layer, cut side down. Spread some of remaining frosting thinly over top and sides of cake. Press almonds onto sides of cake. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon molasses over top of cake. Pipe remaining frosting around top edge of cake. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 6 hours.

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