Certainly! The Swedish Cream Bun Cake, also known as “Semmeltårta” in Swedish, is a delightful and unique dessert that transforms the traditional semla (a cardamom-spiced wheat bun filled with almond paste and whipped cream) into a celebratory cake form. It’s perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress your guests with something deliciously different. Here’s how you can make it:
Ingredients:
For the Buns:
- 500g (about 4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 200ml (about ¾ cup + 2 tbsp) milk, lukewarm
- 75g (about ⅓ cup) sugar
- 1 egg
- 100g (about 7 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tsp dry yeast
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- A pinch of salt
For the Filling:
- 200g (about 1 cup) almond paste
- 300ml (about 1¼ cups) heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Assembly:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Optional: sliced almonds for decoration
