Kransekake
Kransekake, meaning 'wreath cake' in Norwegian and Danish, is a traditional Scandinavian dessert made from concentric rings of almond-based dough stacked to form a tower or wreath. Its primary ingredients are ground almonds, sugar, and egg whites, often decorated with icing and sometimes filled with candy or crackers. It is a celebratory centerpiece for holidays like New Year's Eve, weddings, and baptisms across Norway and Denmark.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is very high in carbohydrates and fat due to its dense almond and sugar content, with moderate protein from the almonds. A single ring serving can contain approximately 150-200 calories, offering some vitamin E and magnesium from the almonds but being primarily an energy-dense treat.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 200 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 20 g |
| Sodium | 100 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.5 mg |
Per 1 piece (approx. 50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the cake's rings are often eaten by pulling them off from the top down, and it's considered good luck if the tower topples over. Nutritionally, while it's a sweet confection, the almond base provides a better fatty acid profile and more fiber than a typical flour-based cake.
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