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How to Bake Grandmas Best Cake
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My grandma died 9 years ago, at the age of 103. She baked this cake for me every year on my birthday. It is not my birthday, but for some reason I missed her so I baked her cake.

by Karen Larard
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Step 1 of 14
This cake starts with getting the yeast going. Boil some water and mix with cold water until you have body temperature water. Better a little cold than too hot.

This cake starts with getting the yeast going. Boil some water and mix with cold water until you have body temperature water. Better a little cold than too hot.

Step 2 of 14
Mix yeast, 3 eggs, a pinch of salt, 200 ml of water, 3 tbsp sugar and 300 g of diced margarine. I have tried with butter, but then it just does not taste like grandmas. Let "rise"for 20 minutes

Mix yeast, 3 eggs, a pinch of salt, 200 ml of water, 3 tbsp sugar and 300 g of diced margarine. I have tried with butter, but then it just does not taste like grandmas. Let "rise"for 20 minutes

Step 3 of 14
While yeast is on the rise. Melt margarine sugar and cinnamon or cardamom if you prefer that. Stir together as the margarine melts. Don't boil it, just melt. Put aside. This is for the filling

While yeast is on the rise. Melt margarine sugar and cinnamon or cardamom if you prefer that. Stir together as the margarine melts. Don't boil it, just melt. Put aside. This is for the filling

Step 4 of 14
It looks runny but don't worry it will have thickened by the time you will need it.

It looks runny but don't worry it will have thickened by the time you will need it.

Step 5 of 14
After 20 minutes the yeast have sprung into action. Add the flour. You may need more, I did, but my flour is fresh from the mill so it can't absorb so much water as older flour will be able to

After 20 minutes the yeast have sprung into action. Add the flour. You may need more, I did, but my flour is fresh from the mill so it can't absorb so much water as older flour will be able to

Step 6 of 14
Kneading is vital in all baking with yeast. You need the gluten to build a strong "mesh" I kneaded by hand and it took 1/2 hour before " I can see my fingers" test could be done. See comments⬇

Kneading is vital in all baking with yeast. You need the gluten to build a strong "mesh" I kneaded by hand and it took 1/2 hour before " I can see my fingers" test could be done. See comments⬇

Step 7 of 14
Let the dough rise for at least 1 hour. Feel the dough, it should fell spongy, and have doubled in size. With this much fat in the dough it takes longer to rise.

Let the dough rise for at least 1 hour. Feel the dough, it should fell spongy, and have doubled in size. With this much fat in the dough it takes longer to rise.

Step 8 of 14
Roll out your dough thinly and cut into 3 pieces.

Roll out your dough thinly and cut into 3 pieces.

Step 9 of 14
Smear in the sugar mix on to the middle of the dough and place your raisins or other dried fruit evenly.

Smear in the sugar mix on to the middle of the dough and place your raisins or other dried fruit evenly.

Step 10 of 14
Fold one side over and the other side on top. Close the ends by tucking them under. Transfer to the baking tray.

Fold one side over and the other side on top. Close the ends by tucking them under. Transfer to the baking tray.

Step 11 of 14
Basting on top and in the fold. Use a fork to seal by pressing lightly on the fold.

Basting on top and in the fold. Use a fork to seal by pressing lightly on the fold.

Step 12 of 14
I do not know what this kind if sugar is called but it is very corse and will give a lovely crunch. Sprinkle sprinkle little star.

I do not know what this kind if sugar is called but it is very corse and will give a lovely crunch. Sprinkle sprinkle little star.

Step 13 of 14
Sprinkle almonds. And let it rise again this time for 1/2 an hour turn in your oven at 435 f.

Sprinkle almonds. And let it rise again this time for 1/2 an hour turn in your oven at 435 f.

Step 14 of 14
Bake for 15-17 minutes. Keep an eye on the beast. It can be burned in a minute. Well don't turn your oven in, Turn it on.  Stupid Dane !

Bake for 15-17 minutes. Keep an eye on the beast. It can be burned in a minute. Well don't turn your oven in, Turn it on. Stupid Dane !

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This guide was made by:
Karen Larard
Brønshøj , Denmark
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Hi I'm Danish, 55 years old. Mum and wife, apart from that I'm almost normal

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Karen Larard

Thank you Kylee Like every body else I'm proud of my country and of Nordic food culture. So I like to show it to the rest of the world Glad you like it.

Karen Larard (author) last year

Kylee E

I love your posts Karen it is so fun to get a look at your culture!💐

Kylee E last year

Karen Larard

Dear Julia thank you very much for your kind words. I'm having so much fun making this guides on just what I'm doing or getting my self into 😄

Karen Larard (author) last year

Julia Murray

Thank you Karen for sharing this delicious dish and many others. I truly Love your posts :)

Julia Murray last year

Karen Larard

Dear Julia it is just as yummy as it looks

Karen Larard (author) last year

Julia Murray

Looks so yummy.

Julia Murray last year

200 Mililiters Water

300 Grams Margarine or butter

3 Eggs + 1 for basting

11 Grams Dry yeast or 50 g fresh

3 Tablespoons Sugar

450 Grams Flour

1 Pinch Salt

225 Grams Sugar

225 Grams Margarine or butter

Cinnamon or cardamom to tast

1 Cup Or more, raisins or other dried fruit

Sugar for decoration

2 Handfuls of chopped almonds

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