What is cream of tartar?

Cream of tartar (potassium hydrogen tartrate), an acidic powder that together with baking soda acted as baking powder before ready-mixed baking powder became common.

How do I keep the roll from cracking?

Roll it while it is still warm and pliable, ideally around a sheet of baking paper, and let it cool in the rolled shape before spreading the filling when you roll it again.

Rullekake (Norwegian rolled sponge cake)

Name: Rullekake (Norwegian rolled sponge cake)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Norwegian
Ingredients: 6 pcs eggs; 250 g sugar; 200 g wheat flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 0.5 tsp cream of tartar (cream of tartar); 4 drops almond extract; jam (for filling)

Spiral cake (rolled sponge cake) from Erken & Steen 1900: an airy sponge of eggs, sugar, flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and almond extract is baked on a sheet, spread with jam and rolled. Cut into slices. Serves about 8.

Source: Henriette Schønberg Erken & Caroline Steen, Kogebog for skole og hjem, 1900-utg. s. 216 (falt i det fri)

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About the dish

En tidlig norsk rullekake fra Erken og Steens «Kogebog for skole og hjem» (1900). Kombinasjonen natron og kremortartari virket som datidens bakepulver og ga den luftige sukkerbrødsbunnen.

How to make it

1
Whisk eggs and sugar
Whisk the eggs and sugar airy and pale – in the original for ¾ hour; with an electric whisk 8-10 minutes is enough.
2
Fold in flour
Add the almond extract and the sifted flour mixed with baking soda and cream of tartar. Fold gently together.
3
Bake the sheet
Spread the batter over a well-greased baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes.
4
Fill and roll
Cut the cake in half, spread jam over it and roll up.
5
Slice and serve
When the roll is cold, cut it into finger-thick slices. Serve with or without whipped cream.

Changes from the original

Piusketiden på ¾ time gjaldt håndvisp; med elektrisk visp holder 8-10 min. «Theske» er omregnet til ts og «mandeldraaber» til dråper mandelessens. Prisene er utelatt.

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Frequently asked questions

What is cream of tartar?: Cream of tartar (potassium hydrogen tartrate), an acidic powder that together with baking soda acted as baking powder before ready-mixed baking powder became common.
How do I keep the roll from cracking?: Roll it while it is still warm and pliable, ideally around a sheet of baking paper, and let it cool in the rolled shape before spreading the filling when you roll it again.

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