Skúffukaka – Icelandic Brownies
These Icelandic Brownies are delicious, a little chocolate delight that’ll vanish quickly at any party.
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Skúffukaka – Icelandic Brownies
These Icelandic Brownies are delicious, a little chocolate delight that’ll vanish quickly at any party.
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| Servings | Prep Time |
| 28squares | 20minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 40minutes |
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Ingredients
Batter
- 3cups all-purpose flour500 g sifted
- 3tsp baking powder15 g
- 1/2tsp cinnamonground
- 1/4cup cocoa powder30 g
- 1 1/2cup sugar300 g
- 2tsp vanilla sugar10 g
- 2 eggs
- 2/3cup milk150 ml
- 1 1/3stick butter150 g – melted
- 1/3cup dark chocolate50 g (78%, melted)
- 1/3cup coffee80 ml – warm
- 1/2cup Skyr150 g – or Greek yogurt
Frosting
- 1 2/3cup confectioner’s sugar200 g
- 1/2cup butter50 g melted, cooled down
- 1tbsp cocoa powder10 g
- 4tbsp coffee50 ml – cooled down
- 2tsp vanilla sugar10 g
- coconut flakesto taste
Instructions
Cake
- Preheat the oven to 175 °C / 350 °F.
- Grease and line a 35cmx25cm / 14 inch x10 inch bakingtray.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon and cocoa.
- In another bowl, cream sugar, vanilla sugar and eggs till fluffy.
- Add milk, butter, chocolate and coffee.
- Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and mix until just combined. Don’t overmix the batter.
- Add Skyr and give it a short mix till just combined.
- Pour the batter into the baking tray and divide evenly. Bake in the oven for 40 minutes.
- Let the cake cool on a wire rack before adding the frosting.
Topping
- Put all the ingredients into a bowl and mix until the vanilla sugar is dissolved and you have a smooth frosting.
- Pour the frosting over the cooled down cake and spread evenly. Top with coconut flakes to taste.
Recipe Notes
Please note that the cup measurements in this recipe are approximate. I have added cups for those that prefer using cups. The recipe is most accurate using weights measurements.
- You can substitute the vanilla sugar with 1 tsp of vanilla extract.
- You can substitue Skyr with Greek yogurt.
- To help the frosting set quicker you can put the cake in the fridge for a few minutes after it’s frosted.