Finnish Tiikerikkakku Tiger Cake
Experience the charm of Nordic baking with Finnish Tiikerikkakku, also known as Tiger Cake. This classic marble cake combines a moist, buttery vanilla base with rich, chocolaty swirls to create its signature tiger-stripe pattern. Perfectly balanced and simple to prepare, this traditional Finnish dessert features pantry staples like cocoa powder, butter, and vanilla extract, making it accessible yet irresistibly indulgent. The alternating layers of vanilla and chocolate batter, accented with a gentle swirl, ensure a stunning presentation every time. Baked to golden perfection in just under an hour, it’s the ultimate treat to pair with your favorite cup of coffee or tea. Whether you enjoy it as a snack, dessert, or for a special fika moment, Tiikerikkakku is sure to delight your senses and impress your guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Unsalted butter
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 4 Eggs
- 300 grams All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 125 milliliters Milk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons Cocoa powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a bundt pan or loaf pan and lightly dust it with flour to prevent sticking.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure the mixture is smooth and well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing!
Stir in the vanilla extract to the batter to give it a rich and fragrant flavor.
Divide the batter into two equal portions. To one half, sift in the cocoa powder and gently fold it in until fully incorporated.
Begin layering the batters in the prepared pan. Start by adding a spoonful of the vanilla batter, followed by a spoonful of the chocolate batter, alternating until all the batter is used. This creates the 'tiger stripe' effect.
Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the batter for additional marbling. Be careful not to over-swirl as this can blend the layers too much.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve the Tiikerikkakku with a cup of coffee or tea, and enjoy your Finnish treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3734 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 198.2 g | 254% | |
| Saturated Fat | 109.5 g | 548% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1198 mg | 400% | |
| Sodium | 1270 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 450.6 g | 164% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 209.0 g | ||
| Protein | 64.8 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.5 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 377 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 1088 mg | 23% | |
*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.
