Julekake

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Julekake is a Norwegian Christmas bread with candied fruits and a yummy cardamom flavor.

Submitted by Janice
Updated on November 2, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
5 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:
6 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
48
Yield:
4 loaves
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 48 servings

  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast

  • ½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

  • 2 cups cold milk

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 cup butter, melted

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 8 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided

  • 1 cup golden raisins

  • ½ cup candied cherries, sliced

  • ½ cup chopped candied citron

  • 1 tablespoon ground cardamom

  • 1 large egg white, beaten

Directions

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm water.

  2. Pour cold milk into a wide, shallow, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until small bubbles appear around the outside of the saucepan.

  3. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in sugar, melted butter, and salt; let sit until lukewarm, 5 to 10 minutes.

  4. Add yeast mixture, then stir in 4 cups flour. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.

  5. Punch down dough. Stir in raisins, cherries, citron, and cardamom. Work in remaining 4 1/2 cups flour until a soft dough forms. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 2 to 3 hours.

  6. Knead dough slightly on a lightly floured surface. Divide into fourths and form into round loaves. Place loaves onto greased cookie sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 1 to 2 hours.

  7. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush loaves with egg white.

  8. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

159 Calories
4g Fat
27g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 159
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 139mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 75mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.