Finnish Ribbon Cakes
Delight your taste buds with Finnish Ribbon Cakes, a classic Scandinavian treat that’s as eye-catching as it is delicious. These buttery, tender cookies are adorned with vibrant ribbons of jam—traditionally raspberry or apricot—making them a perfect blend of sweetness and buttery richness. The dough, subtly flavored with vanilla, is molded into slender logs with a groove filled with jam, creating their signature “ribbon” design. Baked until golden and delicately crisp, these cookies are then sliced into elegant, bite-sized pieces. Quick to prepare with only 20 minutes of prep time, they're ideal for afternoon tea, holiday gatherings, or as a simple homemade dessert. Finish them with a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra touch of charm. Finnish Ribbon Cakes are a perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication, sure to impress at any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Unsalted butter
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 300 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 150 grams Jam (raspberry or apricot)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Divide the dough into three equal portions. Roll each portion into a log approximately 25 cm (10 inches) long and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets.
Using your finger or the back of a spoon, press a groove down the center of each log, making sure not to press all the way through.
Spoon the jam into the grooves, spreading it evenly down the length of each log.
Bake the logs in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and allow the logs to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
While they’re still warm, use a sharp knife to slice each log diagonally into 2.5-cm (1-inch) wide cookies.
Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. If desired, dust them lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3669 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 182.2 g | 234% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.5 g | 512% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 662 mg | 221% | |
| Sodium | 1809 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 494.6 g | 180% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 241.3 g | ||
| Protein | 39.0 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 519 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
