Kvæfjordkake - Norwegian Verdens Beste - World's Best Cake

I am so glad to share with you an amazing Norwegian cake, called Kvæfjordkake - or Verdens Beste ( World's Best Cake) that is absolutely delightful. This cake consists in two layers of soft vanilla sponge cake topped with crispy baked meringue and toasted almonds filled with a smooth and creamy vanilla custard and whipped cream. No wonder why this Norwegian cake was named Verdens Beste meaning the World's Best Cake as with its great flavor and texture it is truly a delightful experience.

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0:00 - Intro
0:55 - Vanilla Pastry Cream
2:21 - Toasting Almonds
2:39 - Vanilla Sponge Cake
3:44 - Pan Size
4:00 - Preparing Meringue
4:37 - Baking Time
4:45 - Preparing Gelatin
5:04 - Whipping Cream
5:42 - Assemble the Cake
6:30 - Enjoying the cake!

Kvæfjordkake - Norwegian Verdens Beste - World's Best Cake
Ingredients
Makes about 10-12 servings

Vanilla Sponge Cake
6 tbsp (80g) butter, room temperature
1/3 cup (70g) sugar
3 egg yolks
3 tbsp (45ml) milk
1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
2/3 cup (80g) flour
1 tsp (4g) baking powder
1/4 tsp (1g) salt

For Meringue
3 egg whites
1/4 tsp (1g) salt
1 tsp (5ml) lemon juice
3/4 cup (150g) sugar
1/2 cup (40g) almond slices

Vanilla Pastry Cream
2 cups (480ml) milk
1/2 cup (100g) sugar
1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
1 tbsp (10g) flour
3 egg yolks
pinch of salt
2 tsp (10g) vanilla extract
1 1/4 cup (300g) whipping cream
1/2 tbsp (5g) gelatin powder
2 tbsp (30ml) cold water

For Decoration
powdered sugar

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