Kladdkaka is an easy sticky Swedish chocolate cake. This recipe has only 5 ingredients! It has a gooey center, similar to a brownie or a molten chocolate cake.
You don’t need any fancy equipment or skills, just a bowl, a whisk and an oven. Kladdkaka is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy afternoon snack, a birthday celebration, romantic date night or Valentine’s day. It goes well with whipped cream, ice cream or fresh berries. And the best part is, you can eat it warm or cold, depending on your mood. I love to eat mine warm with a dollop of whipped cream!
What does Kladdkaka mean?
Kladdkaka means “sticky cake” or “messy cake” in Swedish, so you would not say Kladdkaka cake (because you would be saying cake twice). Kladd means sticky and kaka means cake! The trick to making a perfect kladdkaka is to bake it just enough so that the center is still soft and sticky, but not runny. You don’t want to overbake it or it will lose its moistness and become dry. The baking time depends on your oven and the size of your cake pan.
Kladdkaka is so popular in Sweden that there is even a national day dedicated to it: November 7th. It is also one of the most common desserts served at fika, the Swedish coffee break tradition.
Find out how to make it below…
Why should I make Kladdkaka?
Here are some reasons why you should make kladdkaka today:
- It only requires a few ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry, such as butter, sugar, eggs, flour and cocoa powder.
- It takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and you don’t need any fancy equipment or skills, just a bowl, a whisk and a cake pan.
- It tastes amazing on its own, but you can also customize it with your favorite toppings, such as whipped cream, ice cream, berries, nuts or chocolate chips.
- It’s perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy night in, a birthday party, a romantic date or Valentine’s Day. Everyone will love it and ask for seconds (or thirds).
- It’s the ultimate comfort food that will make you happy and satisfied. There’s something magical about the contrast between the crispy crust and the soft center that melts in your mouth.
So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and make some kladdkaka today. You won’t regret it. Trust me, I’m a cake expert.
Tips for making Kladdkaka?
- Use good quality cocoa powder and butter. The flavor and texture of your kladdkaka depend largely on these two ingredients, so don’t skimp on them.
- Don’t overmix the batter. You want to stir just enough to combine the ingredients, but not more. Overmixing can introduce air bubbles that will make your kladdkaka rise too much and lose its gooeyness.
- Don’t overbake the cake. This is the most important tip of all. The key to a perfect kladdkaka is to take it out of the oven when it’s still slightly underdone in the center. The cake will continue to cook as it cools down, so don’t worry if it looks wobbly or wet. Trust me, it will set and become fudgy and irresistible.
- Enjoy your kladdkaka with whipped cream, ice cream or fresh berries. Or just eat it plain, because it’s that good. You can also dust it with some powdered sugar or cocoa powder for extra decadence.
Equipment I used to make this Kladdkaka:
How to make this easy sticky chocolate cake -Kladdkaka?
- Melt the butter in the microwave, 10 seconds at a time.
- Add the sugar, whisk together until combined.
- Add the sifted flour and cocoa powder. Stir together until combined.
- Add the eggs, mix together until smooth.
- Line the bottom of a 7″ spring form cake tin, pour the cake into the tin.
- Bake the cake in the oven at 170c fan for 40-50 mins.
- Serve with dusted icing sugar.
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Ingredients
- 150g Butter
- 50g cocoa powder
- 340g caster or granulated sugar
- 120g plain flour
- 3 eggs
Instructions
- Melt the butter in the microwave, 10 seconds at a time.
- Add the sugar, whisk together until combined.
- Add the sifted flour and cocoa powder. Stir together until combined.
- Add the eggs, mix together until smooth.
- Line the bottom of a 7" spring form cake tin, pour the cake into the tin.
- Bake the cake in the oven at 170c fan for 40-50 mins.
- Serve with dusted icing sugar.
