Verdens beste
Translating as ‘the world’s best’, this Norwegian bake, also known as kvæfjordkake, is traditionally served on 17 May – Norwegian Constitution Day (see below).
SERVES 8-10 PREP 40 mins plus 1 hr 15 mins cooling COOK 35 mins MORE EFFORT V
125g butter, softened, plus extra for the tin5 medium eggs, yolks and whites separated350g caster sugar1 ½ tsp vanilla extract4-5 tbsp milk125g plain flour1 ½ tsp baking powder100g flaked almonds250g strawberries, to serve (optional)
