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Åland Pancake — traditional dish from Åland, Finland
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥310kcal
💪8gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑12gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy 🥚 Eggs

Åland Pancake

How to order / say it
Say it Ahvenanmaan pannukakku — [AH-vheh-nahn-mahn pah-NU-kah-koo]
Order I'd like the Åland Pancake, please.
Locally Ottaisin Ahvenanmaan pannukakun, kiitos.
Say locally

A thick oven-baked pancake topped with whipped cream and fruit jam.

Why try it?

Åland Pancake is a staple in Turku known for its unique rye flour and cardamom flavors, showcasing the Finnish passion for hearty baked goods. It's a dish that reflects the Scandinavian cultural blend evolving through generations.

How it tastes

The pancake is delightfully thick and fluffy with a hint of spiciness from cardamom. The fresh topping of whipped cream and fruit jam adds a creamy, tangy contrast, served warm to enhance its comforting aroma.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Originating in the mid-19th century, this dish started as a traditional dessert in the Åland Islands, spreading to Turku with regional culinary exchanges. It evolved to incorporate local ingredients like rye flour, becoming iconic in city bakeries.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g rye flour
  • 🥛 500 ml milk
  • 🥚 3 whole eggs
  • 🍯 50 g sugar
  • 🧂 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • 🥛 50 g butter

Method

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Combine rye flour, sugar, and cardamom in a bowl.
  2. 2 In another bowl, beat eggs and milk, then gradually add dry ingredients.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a baking dish, pour the batter, and bake for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Serve with whipped cream and fruit jam once cooled slightly.

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