Midsommartårta

This simple yet traditional Midsommartårta with made sockerkaka,

vanilla whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and elderflower blossoms.
Whether you're celebrating Midsommar or seeking a delightful
summer treat, this cake is exactly what you need.

Ingredients
Cake:
2 eggs
165 g sugar
130 g butter
40 g milk
170 g all-purpose flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
25 g vegetable oil

Vanilla Whipped Cream:

1-2 deciliters dL cream
1 Tbsp powdered sugar optional
1 tsp vanilla extract or sugar

Assembly:
1-2 baskets of strawberries
Elderflower blossoms or other edible flowers optional

Instructions
Cake:
1. Preheat the oven to 185°C/370°F.
2. Grease your cake mold thoroughly with oil.
3. Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of your stand mixer. Use the paddle attachment
and mix on high for 5 minutes.
4. Add the eggs to the mixture. Whip on high for another 5 minutes, scraping the sides of
the bowl.
5. Add half of the flour, and all of the baking powder and salt, to the batter. Gently mix just
until combined.
6. Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the batter. Mix together gently until fully
combined.
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 7. Add the remaining half of the flour mixture and mix gently until fully incorporated,
ensuring there are no streaks of milk or bits of flour left.
8. Immediately pour the batter into the oiled cake mold and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a
toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely.

Vanilla Whipped Cream:

1. In a bowl, pour 1-2 deciliters of cream (adjust quantity based on desired thickness).
2. Optionally, add powdered sugar for sweetness and vanilla extract or sugar for flavor.
3. Whip the cream until it thickens and forms soft peaks.

Assembly:
1. Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the whipped cream on top of it.
2. Decorate the cake with fresh strawberries. Cut larger strawberries in half and leave
smaller ones whole.
3. Optionally, add elderflower blossoms or other edible flowers for a beautiful finishing
touch.
4. Serve and enjoy!

Notes
*If doubling or tripling the recipe, add half of the eggs, mix for 5 minutes, scrape the sides,
then add the remaining eggs and mix for another 5 minutes. *1-2 dL of cream equal about ½-1
cup of cream *This cake batter can be easily doubled for a larger cake. Consider stacking two
cakes on top of each other for a double-layered treat. *Get creative with the decoration and
personalize it according to your preferences.
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