Eppli Caka, or “Apple Cake”, was a traditional dessert growing up in the Faroe Islands. Still a favorite at my parent’s home, it is such a delicious healthy and simple dessert…. or breakfast!
Ingredients:
- Applesauce (homemade is definitely tastiest!)
- Granola (again, homemade wins!)
- 1-2 apples, cored and diced (optional)
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate (optional)
Alternate layers of applesauce, granola and apples. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Serve immediately.
Family’s favorite granola recipe:
Combine:
4 1/2 cups oatmeal (I prefer old fashioned oats)
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup coconut
1/8 cup ground flax seed
Melt over low heat, then add to dry ingredients:
2 T butter
2 T brown sugar
scant 1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla
2 T water
Bake in a 9×13 pan at 275 for one hour, stirring often.
part of Tasty Tuesday and Tempt my Tummy Tuesday
I never heard of the faroe islands until this post. What language is eppli caka?
Looks delicious!
“Eppli Cakka” is Faroese. My dad grew up in the Faroe Islands and I was born there. Even though the total population is only about 45,000 they have their own language but are under Denmark’s government. Unless you’re a geography teacher or world traveler, few people know it exists.
Yum, Anna! Keep these Faroese recipes coming (at least the sweet ones – my palatte isn’t really accustomed to um, large ocean species).
Lol–no whale blubber or “cured” lamb for you?