Blotkake (Norwegian Celebration cake) has been a tradition in our family for generations – Since living in various other countries I have passed on the recipe to my daughters and granddaughters, keeping the tradition going.
I cook all types of food including Chinese; Indian; Italian; typical British roast dinners and of course, Norwegian.
Blotkake is a light sukkerkake (Sugar cake) with fresh fruit and whipped cream. Usually served with coffee for adults and fruit juice for children
I like to use pineapple rings in the middle with whipped cream. After putting top layer on the pineapple and cream the whole cake is covered in whipped cream and decorated with blueberries; raspberries and strawberries.
Blotkake is served for special occasions such as birthdays; 17th May (Norwegian Independence Day); high days and holidays.
Earliest mention of Blotkake is from a family written recipe book from 1814. However, in a cookbook written by Helle Schroders in Denmark in 1692 she wrote about old fashioned baked goods as well as a bread topped with sugar. Maybe Blotkake developed from that
Blotkake to this day is widely served in Norwegian private homes; restaurants and bakeries.
I love making this very special cake for my family and friends and they love eating it! My granddaughter, Ava May wrote about it for her Creative Writing stating that it’s her favorite cake – she got a 100 on it!
Try it and I’m sure you’ll be hooked…..
