Description
Kladdkaka, a Swedish sticky chocolate cake, features a rich, gooey interior and a crispy top. This indulgent, fudgy dessert is quick and easy to make, with minimal ingredients. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a chocolate lover’s dream, best served on its own or with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 11 tbsp butter
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar (or extract)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 6 tbsp cocoa powder
- Powdered sugar for decoration
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-10 inch springform pan with baking paper. -
Prepare the Batter:
Melt the butter and allow it to cool slightly. Stir in the sugar and eggs, mixing until smooth. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and vanilla sugar. Add this dry mixture to the butter-egg mixture and stir until well combined. -
Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is crispy and the center remains gooey and slightly jiggly. -
Cool & Decorate:
Allow the cake to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar for decoration. -
Chill & Slice:
Chill the cake in the fridge for clean cuts before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Add-ins: Stir in chocolate chips or nuts for added texture.
- Top it off: Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
- Flavor Twist: For a unique variation, add orange zest or a pinch of cinnamon to the batter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
