World Flavors Cookbook

Kransekage (Wreath Cake)

A towering cone of concentric marzipan rings, decorated with white icing and traditionally served at New Year.

Cuisine: Denmark

Ingredients

• 500g marzipan (min 60% almonds)
• 150g powdered sugar
• 2 egg whites
• Royal icing for decoration

Instructions

1. Knead marzipan with sugar and whites.
2. Roll into ropes and form rings of increasing size.
3. Bake until just golden. Let cool.
4. Stack rings using icing as glue.
5. Decorate with white loops of icing.