MIDSOMMARTÅRTA | Swedish Midsummer Cake

Embrace the spirit of Swedish Midsummer with this beautiful and delicious Midsommartårta. A luscious sockerkaka forms the base of this festive cake, topped with a light vanilla whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and delicate elderflower blossoms. Perfect for celebrating Midsummer or any special occasion!

Ingredients

🧈 130g Butter
🍬 165g Granulated Sugar
🥚 2 Large Eggs
🌾 220g All-purpose Flour
🥄 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
🧂 Approximately 1/4 teaspoon Salt
🥛 40g Milk
🌻 25g Vegetable Oil
🍦 Approximately 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
🥛 Vispgrädde Heavy Cream: Approximately 1 deciliter
🍚 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar
🍰 Vanilla Bean Powder: To taste
🍓 A generous amount of Strawberries, halved
🌸 Fresh Elderflower Blossoms

Instructions

1- Prepare the Cake Pan:

• Oil the bottom of a RÖSLE springform cake pan.
• Fold parchment paper into a triangle and cut to fit the pan. Place it at the bottom and oil the paper and sides of the pan. Set aside.

2- Make the Cake:

• In a Kenwood stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat 130g butter and 165g sugar on high for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing for 2 minutes each. Scrape down the bowl frequently.
• Add half of the flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix gently by hand until just combined.
• Mix in 40g milk, 25g vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
• Add the remaining flour and mix gently.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
• Bake in a Siemens oven at 185°C (365°F) for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Let it cool completely on a wire rack.

3- Prepare the Whipped Cream:

• In a mixing bowl, combine 1 deciliter Vispgrädde heavy cream, 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, and a sprinkle of vanilla bean powder if using.
• Whisk until the cream is stiff but not grainy.

4- Assemble the Cake:

• Transfer the cooled cake to a cake stand or serving plate.
• Spread the whipped cream over the cake, creating a slightly hollowed center.
• Decoratively arrange halved strawberries and scatter fresh elderflower blossoms on top.

Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Total Time: 1-2 hours (including cooling)
Servings: 10 slices (approximate)
Equipment:

• RÖSLE springform cake pan
• Kenwood stand mixer with paddle attachment
• Siemens oven
• Kitchen utensils (scissors, spatula, whisk, etc.)

Cooking Tips

• Ensure the cake is completely cooled before assembling.
• Be gentle when mixing the flour to avoid overmixing.
• Do not over-whip the cream to avoid a grainy texture.

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