Description
Kladdkaka is a classic Swedish sticky chocolate cake known for its rich, gooey center and crisp outer crust. This simple yet indulgent dessert requires minimal ingredients and preparation time, making it perfect for any occasion when you crave a chocolaty treat with a luscious texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 11 tbsp butter
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 6 tbsp cocoa powder
For Decoration
- Powdered sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-10 inch springform pan with baking paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the cake later.
- Prepare the Batter: Melt the butter and allow it to cool slightly. In a mixing bowl, stir the melted butter together with the sugar and eggs until well combined and smooth, forming the base of your batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and vanilla sugar to distribute the leavening and flavor evenly through the batter.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing carefully until you get a smooth, homogeneous batter without any lumps.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes. The cake is done when the top and edges are crispy, but the center remains gooey and slightly jiggly for that signature sticky texture.
- Cool and Decorate: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, dust the surface with powdered sugar for a pretty and sweet finish.
- Chill and Slice: Place the cake in the refrigerator to chill before slicing. This helps achieve clean, neat slices and enhances the sticky texture of the center.
Notes
- Use a springform pan for easy removal, but a regular cake pan lined with parchment paper works as well.
- You can substitute vanilla sugar with 1 tsp vanilla extract if unavailable.
- Do not overbake; the cake’s center should remain slightly gooey for authentic texture.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature with whipped cream or fresh berries for extra indulgence.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
