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Christmas cake

Christmas cake

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A traditional Norwegian cake, rich in butter and sugar, served in slices and buttered for Christmas celebrations.

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Recipe from Wkee4ager, Sauer202, Anne-Sophie Ofrim (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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The “julekake” is a traditional Norwegian Christmas cake. Made with a recipe based on wheat flour, sugar, and butter, it is often served in slices and with butter. This cake is typically baked in a loaf shape.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time1 hr
  • Cook time35 min
  • Resting1 hr 30 min
  • Total3 hr 5 min
  • DifficultyHard
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$3.73 $0.47 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

8 people
  • $0.35
  • $0.77
  • $0.70
  • $0.23
  • $0.66
  • $0.35
  • $0.14
  • $0.53

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 8 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. The yeast is mixed with warm milk. ≈ 3 min
  2. Then, add the melted butter (or margarine), followed by the cinnamon and sugar. ≈ 3 min
  3. Gradually add the flour, mixing or kneading until a soft dough is formed. ≈ 10 min
  4. Add the grapes and walnuts, then let the dough rise for about 45 minutes.
  5. The prepared dough is divided in half and shaped into two round loaves, or placed in two cake molds. ≈ 10 min
  6. Let it rise for 40 to 50 minutes.
  7. Brush the cakes with egg wash and bake in the preheated oven at 225 °C on the lower rack.
  8. The cooking time is approximately 30 to 35 minutes.
  9. If the cakes are baked in molds, they will need to be baked for a little longer.
  10. Let it cool on a wire rack.

The bill

Christmas cake

  • 1 egg, beaten, for finishing$0.35
  • 150-180g of grapes (250-300ml)$0.77
  • 200 g of butter or margarine$0.70
  • 200 grams of sugar$0.23
  • 500 g of wheat flour$0.66
  • 350 ml of milk$0.35
  • 30-45 g of sugar (3-4 tablespoons)$0.14
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cardamom (approximately 2 grams)$0.53

Total$3.73

that's $0.47 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg, beaten, for finishing
  • 50 g of yeast
  • 150-180g of grapes (250-300ml)
  • 200 g of butter or margarine
  • 200 grams of sugar
  • 500 g of wheat flour
  • 350 ml of milk
  • 30-45 g of sugar (3-4 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cardamom (approximately 2 grams)

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