Kvæfjordkake (Verdens Beste) AKA World’s Best Cake
Saturday, January 11, 2025 | 10:00AM - 4:00PM
$229.00 Per Station (Suitable for Dynamic Duos- see below for more details)
Okay, so it may not be the prettiest cake, but it certainly lives up to its name! Most Norwegians refer to Kvæfjord cake (Kvæfjordkake) as simply ‘verdens beste’, or the world’s best cake- in 2002 they even voted it as the national cake of Norway.
Comprised of EIGHT* layers of deliciousness- in this class you’ll make:
Norwegian Sponge Cake*
Topped with Delicious Meringue and sliced Almonds (or not- the choice is yours)
Lucious Vanilla Bean Diplomat Créme (Crème Pâtissière folded into light Chantilly Cream)
Homemade Raspberry Conserve
and filled with fresh fruit!
*Can be made Gluten Free- please specify at checkout if you would prefer this option.
Kvæfjord is one of the most beautiful parts of Norway, nestled between the stunning Vesterålen islands and the town of Harstad. Kvæfjordkake got its name from the two sisters from Kvæfjord who first made this cake at Café Alliance in Harstad in the 1930s.
Although it may sound like a bit of a boast, the entire FAB team agrees…even Sebastian!
*The original Verdens Beste is a meringue topped Norwegian sponge cake filled with a velvety vanilla cream. However, Angela had some fresh raspberries on hand and had just made a delicious homemade Raspberry Conserve, so… it just needed to be done. Of course, you can do the original five layer version if you prefer, but really, why would you want to?
You have the choice of making one large round cake or the sheet pan version which can easily be divided into two (perfect for Dynamic Duos.)
This class is suitable for the following Dynamic Duo* types:
YES: Parent/Grandparent & Child
YES: Couples (live in the same household)
YES: Friends (you will share all equipment/ingredients for 1 recipe/batch…we let you rock, paper, scissors if the recipe doesn’t divide equally.)
We provide all ingredients, supplies, and tools required for use during each class. Best of all you get to take home whatever tasty treats you make - we provide all boxes/packaging.
*What is a Dynamic Duo? It’s basically two people sharing the same workstation at no extra charge. You share all equipment and ingredients for a single batch of whatever we’re making that day.
Please wear comfortable shoes (stools will be provided) and have long hair tied back. For the comfort of all our students and staff, we ask that you refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. You may wish to bring a cardigan or sweater as the kitchen is kept at 68F.