Icelandic Christmas Cake

Name: Icelandic Christmas Cake
Yield: 1 -11 inch loaf pan
Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar; ¾ cup butter; 2 eggs; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¾ cup milk; ½ cup raisins; ½ teaspoon lemon extract; ½ teaspoon cardamom flavored extract

Rating: 4.39 stars

54 Ratings
52 Reviews
5 Photos

A good everyday cake (my grandfather loves it).

By Gudny Bjorg Kjaerbo

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Servings:

Yield:

1 -11 inch loaf pan

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 15 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 11 inch loaf pan.

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Step 2
Cream the butter or margarine and the sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at time beating well after each one. Stir in the milk, lemon and cardamom flavorings. Stir in the flour and the baking powder.
Step 3
Sift a little flour over the raisins then stir them into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Step 4
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

240 calories; protein 3.6g; carbohydrates 33.9g; fat 10.3g; cholesterol 50.2mg; sodium 145.7mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (52)

Most helpful positive review

ADELIESE

09/16/2003

I love Scandinavian cooking so I couldn't wait to try this loaf cake. I could not find cardamom flavoring and so used 1 tsp. cardamom spice instead. I have made this three times. Once according to the original recipe once with an extra egg yolk and once with candied orange peel instead of raisins. All turned out really well. The cake keeps well and can be toasted or used to make "Poor Nights of England " a Brit version of French toast served as dessert. I use golden raisins instead of regular ones. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Linda

08/15/2010

I was excited to find a cake recipe with cardamom but overall was disappointed with the end result. It smelled wonderful baking but came out too dry. I too thought the raisins didn't go well with the texture or the taste of this cake. Read More

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(9)

54 Ratings

5 star values: 34
4 star values: 11
3 star values: 6
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 1

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ADELIESE

09/16/2003

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Da Shast

08/10/2007

Wonderful cake! I was just in Iceland and had a cake very similar. Thanks for sharing! One tip: don't worry about trying to track down cardamom extract - just use 1/2 tsp cardamom powder instead. Read More

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INTERGALACTICELVIS

01/12/2004

I wanted muffins so I added a 1/2 t. more baking powder and added milk until the consistency was a little less thick than the original recipe made. I also used currants soaked in tea instead of raisins. They came out perfect. The flavor is unique and delicate. It was just what I was looking for something light refreshing and different than your usual muffin fare. I would use this recipe again. Read More

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PUMPKINISLAND

12/18/2003

Very good. My family is Icelandic and my Amma used to make something very similar a nice change from vinetarta... Read More

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CEFY

12/23/2002

it's great! I love it! But I added apricot and walnuts and doubled the amount of raisins I wanted it to be rich. Read More

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EILEEN B. K.

12/21/2002

Great recipe! I have made a few times! I used 1 tsp ground cardamon and the grated rind of 1 lemon (I can not find cardamon extract) and it tasted amazing! Thank-you! Read More

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ButtercupBento

02/03/2008

Used my basic recipe for the basis to this but used the flavourings and it was oh so yummy! Made cardamon extract by soaking about 5/6 crushed green cardamons in hot water and added this. Will use this as an idea again. Read More

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sally

12/21/2006

This cake is delicious tastes just like Christmas cake should! However we cannot find an 11 inch pan used a standard 9 inch and cooked it a little longer. Still had a gooey center but we ate it anyway! Read More

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CATWALK16

12/18/2003

Very good I used 1 tsp of ground cardamom since I couldn't find the extract and next time I will add 1 tsp of the lemon extract. Very easy to make and tasted great! Read More

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Linda

08/15/2010

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Icelandic Christmas Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 15
Calories: 240.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 7 %

carbohydrates: 11 %

dietary fiber: 3 %

sugars:

fat: 16 %

saturated fat: 31 %

cholesterol: 17 %

vitamin a iu: 7 %

niacin equivalents: 16 %

vitamin c:

folate: 11 %

calcium: 6 %

iron: 7 %

magnesium: 3 %

potassium: 3 %

sodium: 6 %

thiamin: 18 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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ADELIESE

09/16/2003

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Da Shast

08/10/2007

Wonderful cake! I was just in Iceland and had a cake very similar. Thanks for sharing! One tip: don't worry about trying to track down cardamom extract - just use 1/2 tsp cardamom powder instead.

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(59)

INTERGALACTICELVIS

01/12/2004

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(29)

PUMPKINISLAND

12/18/2003

Very good. My family is Icelandic and my Amma used to make something very similar a nice change from vinetarta...

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(23)

CEFY

12/23/2002

it's great! I love it! But I added apricot and walnuts and doubled the amount of raisins I wanted it to be rich.

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(21)

EILEEN B. K.

12/21/2002

Great recipe! I have made a few times! I used 1 tsp ground cardamon and the grated rind of 1 lemon (I can not find cardamon extract) and it tasted amazing! Thank-you!

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(21)

ButtercupBento

02/03/2008

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(19)

sally

12/21/2006

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(18)

CATWALK16

12/18/2003

Very good I used 1 tsp of ground cardamom since I couldn't find the extract and next time I will add 1 tsp of the lemon extract. Very easy to make and tasted great!

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(17)

Linda