Almond Ring Cake (Norwegian Kransekake)

Kransekake, "Wreath" or "Ring Cake," is the signature cake of Scandinavia, earning a stellar place at weddings, birthdays, graduations, and holiday banquet tables. Made of several rings placed on top of each other and set in place with icing, a traditional Kransekake should have at least 18 rings, whereas more celebratory cakes can have plenty more layers. Danes and Norwegians alike love to make and eat this cake. Kransekake is easily found for purchase during the Christmas holidays.

subheading: For the Cake:

5 cups water

1 pound raw, whole almonds

1 pound confectioners' sugar

3 egg whites

2 teaspoons almond extract

2 teaspoons potato starch flour

subheading: For the Frosting:

3 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar

2 egg whites

1 teaspoon almond extract

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Edible flowers, flags, or ribbons, optional

Directions at thespruceeats.com

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