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Icelandic Happy Marriage Cake


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  • Author: chef-emmy
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful dessert with a crumbly crust and vibrant rhubarb filling, embodying love and tradition from Icelandic cuisine.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups rhubarb, chopped
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake tin.
  2. Mix flour, powdered sugar, and cardamom in a large bowl. Add softened butter and brown sugar, and mix until crumbly.
  3. Press 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared tin.
  4. Combine rhubarb, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the rhubarb is soft and the mixture thickens.
  5. Pour the rhubarb compote over the crust in the tin.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining crumble over the top of the compote.
  7. Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  8. Let cool before serving.

Notes

Serve warm or cold for the best experience. Can be enjoyed with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Icelandic

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg