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 Kvadratisk bageform der passer i airfryeren
Ingredients
Base:
- 150 g plain flour
- 100 g sugar
- 100 g butter
- 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 press the dough out into an even layer in the bottom.
- Preheat the airfryer to 180°C. Bake the base for about 10-12 minutes, or until it is lightly golden. 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 (pasteurised) 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: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated fat: 9gPolyunsaturated fat: 1gMonounsaturated fat: 4gTrans fat: 1gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 166mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 1gSugar: 58gVitamin A: 418IUVitamin B1: 0.2mgVitamin B2: 0.2mgVitamin B3: 1mgVitamin B5: 0.1mgVitamin B6: 0.02mgVitamin B12: 0.03µgVitamin C: 3mgVitamin D: 0.01µgVitamin E: 0.4mgVitamin K: 1µgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mgMagnesium: 7mgPhosphorus: 38mgSelenium: 10µgZinc: 0.2mgFolic acid: 39µgNet carbohydrates: 83g
