Swedish Love Cake (Kärleksmums)
his Swedish Love Cake (Kärleksmums) is a tender chocolate sheet cake with mocha glaze and coconut - a classic Scandinavian fika treat that is easy to make!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 20 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Preferably Dutch process)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ tsp fine salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2-3 tablespoons brewed coffee (use milk or water for a milder flavor)
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of fine salt
- ½ cup shredded coconut (more to taste)
- Sea salt flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and move the rack to the center position. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan and set aside.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add sour cream, milk and vanilla extract and whisk until thoroughly combined.
- 4
Sift the dry ingredients over the wet ingredients and gently fold in using a rubber spatula until just combined.
- 5
Scrape the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- 6
Once the cake has cooled, make the glaze: Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Once the butter has melted, remove from the heat and whisk in 2 tablespoons coffee, sifted powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla and pinch of salt, mixing until smooth. Add a little more coffee, a teaspoon at at time, if the glaze seems too thick.
- 7
Pour the warm glaze over the cooled cake, spreading it evenly. Immediately sprinkle with shredded coconut and a bit of sea salt flakes (if desired) while the glaze is still wet. Let the glaze set for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares.