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Goro

A Norwegian treat made with a coconut sponge and buttercream, sometimes filled with jam or chocolate. It's traditionally made as small bite-sized pieces for the holidays.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Whisk the eggs with the sugar until the mixture is pale and frothy.
  2. Gently fold in the sifted flour and the coconut.
  3. Spread the batter on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 10 minutes at 180 °C.
  4. Let it cool, then cut the sponge into small squares.
  5. Beat the soft butter with the icing sugar, milk and vanilla until you have a smooth cream.
  6. Spread cream on each square, then top with a second square or sprinkle with grated chocolate.
  7. Let it firm up in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.

Variations and tips

Chocolate version. Add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder to the buttercream.

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