Swedish Midsummer Cake Recipe (Midsommartårta)

Step 1

Start by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

Grease a 7-inch cake pan, lightly dust with flour and set aside.

Step 3

Sift and combine the flour and baking powder in a medium-sized bowl.

Step 4

Using a small saucepan, combine milk and butter.

Step 5

Heat until the butter has melted, then set aside to cool.

Step 6

Combine eggs and sugar in a large bowl.

Step 7

Mix until you get a creamy consistency.

Step 8

Pour the cooled, melted butter and milk.

Step 9

Continue mixing to combine.

Step 10

Add the flour and baking powder.

Step 11

Mix to combine everything.

Step 12

Pour your Swedish strawberry cake batter into the greased cake pan.

Step 13

Place pan in the lower part of the oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted.

Step 14

Set the cake aside to cool.

Step 15

To macerate the strawberries, combine the slices of it with the remaining sugar.

Step 16

Mix to evenly combine, cover with plastic, then set aside in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.

Step 17

Once the cake is cooled, cut it into two layers.

Step 18

Spoon the macerated strawberries on top of one layer.

Step 19

Try to arrange them evenly.

Step 20

Spoon the remaining strawberry juices on top of the slices.

Step 21

Beat one cup of the heavy cream into stiff peaks.

Step 22

Transfer into a piping bag and pipe on top of the macerated strawberries.

Step 23

Place the other layer of the cake on top of the cream.

Step 24

Whip the remaining heavy cream into stiff peaks.

Step 25

Using a spatula, cover the cake with whipped cream.

Step 26

Place more fresh strawberries on top of the cake.

Step 27

Your Swedish Midsummer Cake is now ready for serving --- enjoy!