Danish Layer Cake

Prep: 30 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: Danish

A rich Danish Layer Cake featuring fluffy layers of sponge, creamy pudding, and whipped cream, perfect for celebrations and impressing guests with its elegant presentation.

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Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cans vanilla pudding

Instructions

  1. Beat egg whites with 1/2 cup sugar until stiff, adding sugar a little at a time while beating.
  2. Beat egg yolks until thick, adding 1/2 cup sugar a little at a time.
  3. Fold vanilla into egg whites.
  4. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt; fold into egg mixture.
  5. Pour batter into two 8 x 8-inch pans (do not grease).
  6. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
  7. When cooled, slice each layer to create four layers in total.
  8. Spread pudding between two layers and jam on one layer.
  9. Cover the entire cake with pudding.
  10. This cake can be prepared the day before and kept refrigerated.
  11. When ready to serve, cover with whipped cream.
  12. Use a thread or sharp knife to divide layers when serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

415 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5g 10% DV
Total Fat 2g 3% DV
Carbs 83.2g 30% DV
Fiber 2.1g 8% DV
Sugar 7.5g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12417mg 100% DV
Potassium 276.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 67mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 20.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11% DV
Calcium 1546.3mg 100% DV
Iron 4.8mg 27% DV
Diet fit Low-fat
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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