Glossary C
Deutsch: Maisstärke / Español: Almidón de maíz / Português: Amido de milho / Français: Amidon de maïs / Italiano: Amido di Mais
Cornstarch is a fine, powdery starch that is extracted from the endosperm of corn kernels. It is commonly used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking, as well as a staple in many gluten-free recipes.
Cornucopia Cake is another name for Kransekage which refers to the Danish marzipan ring cake - the customary wedding cake in Denmark. Cornucopia Cake iss made with almonds, pastilage and marzipan. On the outside, the cake is beautifully decorated with sugar work. On the inside it is filled with fresh fruit, candy and almond cakes.
To avoid bad luck, the newlyweds cut the cake together as a married couple and all of the reception guests must eat a piece.