Swedish Saffron Cake Recipe (Saffranskaka)

Step 1

Start by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

Grease your cake pan with butter and dust it lightly with flour.

Step 3

Combine milk and butter in a small saucepan and let the butter melt over low heat.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat, then add saffron and mix --- set aside.

Step 5

Sift and combine flour and baking powder in a medium-sized bowl.

Step 6

In a separate (larger) bowl, combine eggs and sugar.

Step 7

Use a hand mixer and mix until you it gets pale in color.

Step 8

Add the flour and baking powder.

Step 9

Pour the cooled butter, milk, and saffron.

Step 10

Mix the batter --- just enough to combine everything.

Step 11

Pour the saffron cake batter into the prepared cake pan.

Step 12

Tap the pan on the countertop to get rid of bubbles.

Step 13

Place the cake pan in the lower part of the oven for about 35 to 40 minutes, or when a toothpick comes out clean when inserted.

Step 14

Set aside to cool, then dust with powdered sugar.

Step 15

Slice your Swedish saffron cake and serve. Dust with more powdered sugar, if desired.