Honey-Sweetened Æbleskiver

This recipe returns to the roots by using buttermilk. The acidity of the buttermilk reacts with the bicarbonate of soda, developing extra carbon dioxide bubbles, making the batter even softer and airier. The honey serving adds a natural, floral sweetness to the cake, complementing the slightly tangy base flavour of the batter.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 417 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Danish

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Æbleskiver pan
  • Two bowls
  • Skewer/kebab stick

Allergen Information

⚠️ Eggs
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Cereals containing gluten

Instructions

1

Separate the eggs. Whisk the whites until stiff peaks form.

Tip: Use a clean, dry bowl for the whites.
2

Mix the yolks with the buttermilk, vanilla sugar, salt, and melted butter.

Tip: Buttermilk is thicker than milk and gives a richer flavour.
3

Sift together the flour, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda. Mix into the liquid base.

Tip: The bicarbonate of soda will start reacting immediately with the acidic buttermilk, so work quickly from here.
4

Gently fold in the foam.

Tip: Don't break the bubbles; these make the dumpling light.
5

Heat the pan, butter the hollows. Spoon in the batter.

Tip: Cook on medium heat to give the centre time to cook through.
6

When the edge sets, turn 90 degrees. Pour a little batter into the cavity (optional), then turn further until it becomes a sphere.

Tip: Pro technique: drizzling a little batter into the cavity created by turning ensures the sphere is solid.
7

Serve golden brown, generously drizzled with honey.

Tip: The honey absorbs into the pores of the warm pastry.

Recipe FAQ

I don't have buttermilk, what should I use?
Mix 350ml milk with a tablespoon of lemon juice and let stand for 10 minutes. It will curdle, but that's exactly what's needed!
The batter is sticking, why?
Not enough fat, or the pan coating is damaged. Butter before every round!

Ingredients

  • 250 g Wheat flour
  • 3 whole Eggs
  • 350 ml Buttermilk (or full-fat milk + lemon juice)
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp Bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 packet Vanilla sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 50 g Melted butter
  • 4 tbsp Honey