Learn the Scandinavian art of making Kransekake, just in time for the holidays!
Both Denmark and Norway claim Kransekage (Danish) and Kransekake (Norwegian) as their own. With a nod to both countries, Laurelei will walk you through the steps to create a beautiful 18-ring cake that is typically created for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, baptisms, Christmas, and New Year celebrations. A Norwegian wreath cake is a very special creation! Sometimes a bottle of wine is hidden inside; most often it is decorated with flags.
Made from almond meal, confectioners' sugar, and egg whites, this cake is a splendid flourless, gluten-free alternative to standard celebratory cakes. Although you can construct a Kransekake freehand, students will want to purchase the set of rings prior to class.
Not only does Kransekake look intricately spectacular, it is a delicious treat!
About the Instructor: Laurelei Creuzer
Your instructor will provide the following materials:
- premade almond flour dough that has chilled overnight (during class, the instructor will demonstrate how to make it)
- other ingredients (powdered sugar, egg whites, shortening, white cornmeal)
- icing bags
- printed instructions and receipe
Students are asked to bring:
- set of kransekake rings (can be purchased online for around $20)
- apron
- a plate to hold the cake and a box to take it home
- wear closed toe shoes
Skill Level
No experience required.
Age Requirement
Students ages 18 and older are welcome to register for this class. Adults may bring a young person aged 8 or older: grandmothers / granddaughters, mothers / daughters, husbands / wives, and two friends working as a team on the kransekake is much more fun! This class is limited to 6 due to equipment limitations, however students are welcome to register together to make one kransekake. If you bring a friend or family member, each person pays tuition, but only one material fee is charged. Please reach out to info@marinemillsfolkschool.org and we can get the second person registered.
Location Details
Christ Lutheran Church
150 5th Street
Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
Cost Details
Tuition: $30
Materials Fee: $20
Total Cost: $50
NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible! If interested, you can find our cancellation policy here.
