Description
Pastel de crema y frutas, also known as Bløtkake, is a delightful creamy cake layered with fresh fruits and whipped cream, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups mixed fresh fruits (such as strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and bananas)
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the softened butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream filling. In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of whipped cream over the top.
- Arrange a layer of mixed fresh fruits on top of the whipped cream.
- Place the second cake layer on top and spread more whipped cream over the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate the top with additional fresh fruits and garnish with mint leaves if desired.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a chocolate version, substitute ½ cup of flour with cocoa powder in the cake batter.
- You can use any combination of fruits based on seasonal availability or personal preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Norwegian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg