Swedish Visting Cake - Scandinavian Almond Cake
Servings: 6 pieces
Calories: 281 kcal
A beloved Scandinavian classic, this Swedish almond cake recipe is the perfect treat to make when friends drop by or for afternoon tea. With its crispy almond-studded top and chewy, cookie-like interior, this dense, buttery almond tea cake comes together in minutes and is my most-requested dessert.
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Ingredients
- 1½ cups all purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoon butter unsalted - 1½ sticks,
6 oz. (170 grams), room temperature
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 tablespoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- powdered sugar optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
- Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper, and grease and flour the sides of the pan.
- Mix together flour and salt with a whisk and set aside.
- Use a handheld mixer to beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and creamy. Scrape the sides of the bowl using a silicone spatula periodically.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix on medium speed until combined. Beat in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Add the flour and mix until combined. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl periodically to incorporate all ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Use a spatula to gently even out the batter. The batter will be quite thick. Sprinkle sliced almonds evenly over the batter.
- Bake the cake for 40 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out without wetness and just a few crumbs.
- Transfer the cake onto a cooling rack and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
- Turn the cake out onto a cake rack and allow it to cool completely.
- Once completely cool, dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
Notes
- This recipe was originally published with melted butter, but I find that softened butter is better. To make it with melted butter, whisk together the sugar and eggs, stir in the extracts, stir in the flour, and finally fold in the melted butter. Bake as per the recipe instructions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 piece | Calories: 281 kcal | Carbohydrates: 37 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 13 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 57 mg | Sodium: 35 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 25 g
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