Image for illustration onlySuksessterte (Norwegian almond “success cake”)
Cooking With KidsControlled oven heat develops an even texture while preserving the balance of the listed ingredients. A classic and spectacular Norwegian dessert featuring a rich, nutty almond base paired with a velvety, golden egg yolk cream infused with a deep vanilla aroma.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
- 1Almond base.
- 2Heat oven to 345°F (175°C) and grease cake form (I use a 27 cm spring form) – you can line the bottom with baking paper if you like before you begin.
- 3Grind almonds in an almond grinder or food processor. I like to keep them a bit coarse.
- 4
Nutrition
- Calories
- 1533
- Protein
- 41.6g
- Carbs
- 127.4g
Recommended Equipment & Products
Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Chef tips
For a rich, velvety texture, cook the egg yolk mixture on a very low heat while whisking continuously. Resist the temptation to increase the heat, as this prevents any small lumps from ruining the flavour and consistency. This cake makes a wonderful gluten-free dessert.
Culinary reasoning
Controlled oven heat develops an even texture while preserving the balance of the listed ingredients. A classic and spectacular Norwegian dessert featuring a rich, nutty almond base paired with a velvety, golden egg yolk cream infused with a deep vanilla aroma.
