Description
This Swedish Almond Cake is buttery, rich, and incredibly simple to make. Perfect for fika or any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 tbsp milk or cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf or tart pan.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add eggs, almond extract, butter, and milk. Stir until smooth.
4. Pour batter into the pan. Tap gently to level.
5. Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
7. Serve plain or dusted with powdered sugar.
Notes
This cake gets better the next day. Store covered at room temperature or freeze slices for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg