The Swedish almond cake is one of those desserts that wins you over with its simplicity: a few steps, common ingredients, and a surprisingly soft and fragrant result. It’s a quick recipe, accessible to everyone, perfect when you want to prepare a homemade dessert without spending too much time, but without sacrificing deliciousness.
Its soft texture and the intense aroma of almonds make it ideal to accompany a cup of hot tea, a slow breakfast, or a rejuvenating coffee break. It’s the kind of cake that warms the atmosphere and is always liked, thanks to its simple and welcoming character. If you feel like trying it, here’s the recipe, I assure you it’s really easy!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 8 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Swedish
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs (large)
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- lemon zest
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1 pinch salt
Tools
- Cake Pan 9-inch
- Bowl
- Stand Mixer
- Saucepan
Preparation
Melt the butter in a saucepan and let it cool.
Pour the sugar into the stand mixer and mix it with the almond extract, the vanilla, a pinch of salt, and the grated zest of half a lemon.
Add the eggs and blend them with the sugar using the paddle attachment.
Then add the sifted flour and the melted butter. Mix until you obtain a thick and homogeneous mixture.
Butter and flour the cake pan (or line it with parchment paper), pour in the batter and level it well.
Distribute the sliced almonds (or slivered) on the surface and sprinkle with some granulated sugar if desired.
Place the cake in a static oven at 350°F and bake for 25-28 minutes. Always check with a toothpick that it is dry in the center before turning it off.
When done, remove from the oven and let cool completely on a rack.
The Swedish almond cake is ready, perfect to serve with a cup of tea, coffee, or herbal tea.
Tips and Notes
You can use sliced almonds or peeled almonds cut into slivers or chopped.
Baking times vary depending on your oven and the type of cake pan used. The cake should be lightly golden on the surface and not too dry inside.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How do you store the Swedish almond cake?
It stays soft and fragrant for 3-4 days in a regular domed container.
Can I replace butter with oil?
I advise against it because the rather high amount of butter gives the cake its characteristic texture and aroma.
