If the Swedes call a cake “love” and “yummy” or in Swedish “kärleksmums”, then it comes as no surprise that I wanted to try it. I mean, I am a clear chocoholic, there is a reason I have a full chocolate category on my blog. Think of a brownie with a more cake-like texture. This is then topped off with an espresso glaze and sprinkled with coconut flakes. This finger-licking deliciousness is kärleksmums.
My Swedish colleague brought kärleksmums to work one day. I ate one piece, then another, and then I had to ask for the recipe because it was so delicious (mind you, I usually only try very little so that I don’t gain weight). This cake, she explained to me, is something you typically serve for the Swedish coffee time called “fika”. I have the feeling the Swedes have a ton of coffee cakes that are easy to make, yet super delicious. If you are an experienced baker, I believe you will probably have this cake in the oven within 20 minutes. I can highly recommend making this Swedish cake.
Credit: Slightly adapted from Arla (in Swedish)
Kärleksmums - This Swedish chocolate bar is similar to a cakey brownie and has a glaze with espresso. It is topped off with coconut flakes. For the cake line a brownie form (mine is 20x20cm) with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Melt the butter in a small pot, add milk and let cool more. Meanwhile beat the eggs with the sugar in a bowl on high for about 5 minutes. Sieve flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, cocoa, espresso power and salt on top and mix in briefly. Lastly add the cooled-off milk mix. Spread into prepared form. Bake for 20min, an inserted toothpick should come out clean. For the glaze melt the butter, add all ingredients except the coconut flakes. Stir, if still thick, add a bit more milk. Spread over the cake and sprinkle with the coconut flakes. Let dry. The cake will keep for a few days and should always be chilled and kept airtight.Kärleksmums - Swedish Chocolate Cake
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