Kransekake is a Scandinavian cake that forms an impressive showpiece ... Add the egg whites and almond extract and mix with a dough hook. This could be done by hand but is easier with a mixer ...

The kransekake is a Norwegian wedding cake ... Sometimes I'll even make extra rings for a taller cake. The almond cookie dough is rather like edible amaretti Play-Doh. It’s thick and pliable ...