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April 29, 2013

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Denmark and Norway

In Denmark and Norway, brides and grooms celebrate with a kransekake, a cone-shaped cake made of almonds, sugar, and egg whites. The structure is actually assembled from many concentric rings stacked and held together with icing.

Source: Tom Tomkinson Photography

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by Sara Yoo 5

Denmark and Norway

Source: Tom Tomkinson Photography

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5 Comments

Camilla Salem 1 year 4 weeks

Our croquembouche was amazing. I want one every year on our anniversary. ;)

stylish chic 1 year 4 weeks

@prariefaerie I can't speak for Denmark but the cake pictured has norwegian flags so I just thought about our traditions ;)

prariefaerie 1 year 4 weeks

My Husband is Danish and kransekake was served at our wedding because it is a desert for special occasions and celebrations...the flags are decorations.

stylish chic 1 year 4 weeks

I'm norwegian and kransekake is not a weddingcake... it's for our independence day primarily, hence the flags. But they do look cool, and as the recipe says, pretty healthy!

Dea2559038 1 year 4 weeks

Ducks do not mate for life; geese do. My family raised ducks, and the males have no loyalty at all. Lest you think this is a by-product of being domesticated (and ours were free-range and antibiotic-free), wild ducks are also nasty, little critters. (Seriously, Google "wild duck rape." Or...just...don't.) Ducks are delicious. Their fat is excellent for cooking. Their eggs make magnificent baked goods. And the feathery bastards are the only animal I haven't felt a twinge about eating.