Habanero Kransekage - Habanero Almond Cake
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Makes 12
Ingredients:
Kransekage:
- 50 g almonds blanched
- 100 g sugar
- 1 egg white
- 250 g marzipan (I used Ren Rå, a 60% almond paste)
- habanero chili (be cautious with this chili, it is very powerful, taste a teeny-tiny bit to determine how much to use)
Icing:
- confectionary sugar
- water, hot
- orange food coloring
Directions:
Put almonds and sugar into food processor with the steel blade in place and process until finely pulverized. Add the egg whites and process until smooth. Be careful not to heat the mass to more than 95 - 104°F, else the egg white will cook.
Shred the marzipan and add it, minced habanero and the almond/egg white mixture to a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat it until it's completely smooth and free of lumps. Form the dough into a ball, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
Preheat oven for 375℉ (190℃).
Roll the dough into logs as thick as your finger, and cut into 3 inch long pieces. Gently press the top, so you get a peak.
Bake for about 12 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool completely before decorating.
Make the icing with small amount of hot water. You want the icing to be a thick paste. Pipe the icing across the top, using a piping bag with a small round tip.
Enjoy the kransekage with a glass of sweet bubbles.