Classic Sand Cake

Classic Sand Cake © kvalifood.com

Classic sand cake — the simplest Danish loaf cake made from flour, sugar, butter and eggs in equal parts. Four ingredients, no spices, no decoration. The basic recipe in its purest form.

Ingredients

Yields 1 loaf

  • 200 g flour
  • 200 g sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla sugar
  • 200 g butter, softened
  • 4 eggs

Directions

Mix the cake

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Beat together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Fold in the flour and vanilla sugar.

Bake

Pour the batter into a greased loaf tin (1½ litre / 6 cup). Bake on the bottom rack for about 1 hour.

Serving

Leave the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, turn it out and let it cool completely.

Notes

  • Sand cake is the base for countless variations — add lemon, chocolate, almonds or berries.
  • The cake should bake slowly at moderate heat — too high a temperature gives a dry crumb.
  • Can be frozen for 4–6 months.
  • It is best after a day — the flavour develops as the cake rests.