Icelandic Hjónabandssæla with Rhubarb Jam
The Perfect Marriage Cake
A traditional Icelandic oat cake with a sweet-tangy rhubarb jam filling, perfect for family gatherings or an afternoon treat.
- 1 h 30 min
- 12
- Easy
Ingredients
For the Oat Cake
For the Rhubarb Jam
Preparation
Preparing the Rhubarb Jam
Combine ingredients
Combine rhubarb, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
Cook the mixture
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb softens and thickens, about 20-25 minutes.
Cool the jam
Let it cool to room temperature.
Ensure the rhubarb jam is completely cooled before spreading it on the base.
Preparing the Oat Cake Base
Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, mix together rolled oats, flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
To enhance texture, lightly toast the rolled oats before combining them with other ingredients.
Combine wet ingredients
Stir in the melted butter and beaten egg until integrated.
Cooking Process
Building the Base
Press half of the oat mixture firmly into a 9x13-inch baking pan to form an even layer.
Adding the Jam
Spread the cooled rhubarb jam evenly over the base.
Crumbling the Top
Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the rhubarb jam, pressing lightly.
Plating & Serving
Icelandic Hjónabandssæla with Rhubarb Jam
Icelandic Hjónabandssæla with Rhubarb Jam
Slice and Serve
Slice the cake into squares once cool, serving on a rustic wooden board for a homely presentation.