Bedstefars Skæg (Danish Meringue Cake) in the Airfryer
"Bedstefars Skæg" is a classic Danish cake, traditionally made with a fluffy base, jam in the middle, and a layer of meringue on top.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Bowl for meringue
- 1 Dough scraper
- 1 Parchment paper
- 1 Square pan (fits in the air fryer)
Ingredients
Base:
- 150 g plain flour
- 100 g sugar
- 100 g butter softened
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 pcs eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar
Filling:
- 200 g strawberry jam
Meringue:
- 3 pcs egg whites
- 150 g sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the base:Mix 150 g plain flour, 100 g sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp vanilla sugar in a bowl. Add 100 g butter and 2 pcs eggs, and mix into a smooth dough.
- Line the baking tin with baking paper, and spread the dough evenly over the bottom.
- Preheat the airfryer to 180°C. Bake the base for about 10-12 minutes, until it is lightly golden and a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Give it a few more minutes if there is still dough on the skewer.Let it cool.Start the online kitchen timer here
- Spread a layer of 200 g strawberry jam over the cooled base.
- Meringue:Whisk 3 pcs egg whites until stiff.Gradually add 150 g sugar and 1 tsp lemon juice, until the meringue is glossy and firm.
- Spread the meringue over the jam.Use the back of a spoon to make small peaks and dips in the meringue.
- Put the cake back in the airfryer, and bake at 150°C for about 8-10 minutes, or until the meringue is golden.Start the online kitchen timer here
- Let the cake cool in the tin before serving.
Notes
-Adjust the amount of jam to taste and desired sweetness.
-Keep an eye on the meringue while baking, as airfryers can vary in efficiency.
Nutrition
Calories: 493kcalCarbohydrates: 81.3gProtein: 6.9gFat: 15.5gSaturated fat: 9.1gSodium: 217mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 62.5g
