Skkulaikaka, or Icelandic chocolate cake, is a popular sweet treat. It’s a dense chocolate cake best served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Wheat flour, sugar, chocolate powder, butter, eggs, and milk are the main components. Cakes are prepared by mixing the ingredients and placing them on a cake plate to be baked in the oven. Chocolate mousse or granulated sugar are common finishing touches after the cake has cooled.
It is customary to offer Icelandic chocolate cake at celebrations and events. Its rich chocolate flavor and soft texture are sure to please any chocolate connoisseur.
Icelandic Chocolate Cake Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
How To Make Icelandic Chocolate Cake
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) cake pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Add the melted butter, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add the milk to the batter, stirring until it is smooth and well mixed.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack and let it cool completely.
Once the cake is cool, you can serve it as is or add your favorite toppings. Some popular choices include whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of chocolate ganache.
Tips For Best Icelandic Chocolate Cake
- If your cake is too dry, try adding an extra 1/4 cup of milk to the batter.
- If your cake is too dense, try sifting the flour before measuring it out.
- If your cake sinks in the middle, it may be due to over-mixing or under-baking. Be sure to mix the batter until it is just combined, and make sure the cake is fully cooked before removing it from the oven.
How To Serve Icelandic Chocolate Cake
A piece of Icelandic Chocolate Cake is heaven-sent when topped with a dollop of freshly whipped cream. The cake is thick and dense, but the cream lightens it up nicely.
To make a truly decadent dessert, serve your cake with a dollop of rich vanilla ice cream. When the ice cream is melted into the hot cake, it creates an irresistible contrast in temperature and taste.
If you want to make a big impression, cover your dessert in a luxurious layer of chocolate ganache. If you want to add a luxurious touch to your cake, melt some chocolate and cream together and spread it on top.
Serve your Icelandic chocolate cake with a side of fresh fruit for an extra dose of antioxidants and a burst of flavor. The fruit’s sourness complements the cake’s sweet undertones, making for a deliciously well-rounded treat.
Icelandic Chocolate Cake (skuffukaka) cake recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the melted butter, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the milk to the batter, stirring until it is smooth and well-mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack and let it cool completely.
- Once the cake is cool, you can serve it as is or add your favorite toppings. Some popular choices include whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of chocolate ganache.
