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Icelandic Happy Marriage Cake

Delight in Icelandic Happy Marriage Cake with Rhubarb Bliss

This Icelandic Happy Marriage Cake combines rhubarb and oats for a delightful spring treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Icelandic
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Rhubarb Filling
  • 500 grams Rhubarb Can substitute with frozen rhubarb
  • 100 grams Superfine/Caster Sugar Brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor
For the Oat Crust
  • 200 grams Rolled Oats Do not substitute with quick oats
  • 150 grams Plain Flour All-purpose flour is ideal
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Avoid substituting with baking powder
  • 100 grams Unsalted Butter Soften before use
  • 1 number Egg Use room temperature for even mixing

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cake Tin
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Rhubarb Compote: Line a square cake tin with parchment paper. In a medium saucepan, combine chopped rhubarb, superfine sugar, and vanilla extract. Cook for about 15 minutes until it forms a compote.
  2. Make the Crust Mixture: In a mixing bowl, blend the rolled oats, then add flour, baking soda, caster sugar, and brown sugar. Cut in softened butter until crumbly, then mix in the egg until well combined.
  3. Assemble and Bake: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Press two-thirds of the crust mixture into the tin, pour the rhubarb compote over, and crumble the remaining mixture on top. Bake for 25 minutes.
  4. Cool and Serve: Once baked, cool in the tin for 15-20 minutes, slice, and serve warm with whipped cream or yogurt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure rhubarb is fresh. Adjust sugar for taste. Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.

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