In Norway it is alternatively referred to as tårnkake (English: 'tower cake') and often prepared for Constitution Day celebrations, Christmas, weddings, and baptisms.

In Denmark it is typically eaten as part of New Year celebrations, while a variation of the cake, overflødighedshorn, is traditionally served at weddings and baptisms.

[3] The world's tallest kransekake was baked in 2006 by the supermarket Coop in Oslo in celebration of their 100th anniversary.

[4][5] The original variant used at weddings is called overflødighedshorn (English: 'horn of plenty') and is shaped like a cornucopia and filled with chocolates, cookies, and other small treats.

The cake is prepared in the same way as with the original version, but instead of being formed into rings they are set into small, straight portions between 5–8 cm (2–3 in) long.