Swedish Almond Cake
I shared this photo on Instagram and Facebook on Friday:
Two Swedish Almond Cakes for the retirement party of a friend. They were a big hit at the part and on social media, too, with several people asking for the recipe. And so, here it is.
Swedish Almond Cake
1 1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp high quality almond extract
2/3 cup milk
1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 stick melted butter, slightly cooled.
Preheat oven to 350°
Grease a half loaf pan. I use Pam with flour and it rarely sticks. You could also do the traditional grease and flour method.
Beat the sugar, egg, almond extract and milk until well combined. Add in flour and baking powder and beat until smooth. Slowly stir in the melted butter.
Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes. The edges will be brown and the center will be slightly puffed. Cool completely in the pan before inverting. Dust with powdered sugar.
And that’s it! It’s a very simple cake to make, it literally comes together in less time than it takes to preheat the oven. Despite that simplicity, or perhaps because of it, it’s very delicious and a Christmas tradition around here.
Enjoy!
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Looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing the recipe, is it an old family recipe?
Mmm, it looks delicious! Thanks for the recipe (and leading me down a rabbit hole with the link to the pan)!
I have a real live Swede that comes for Christmas…I think I’ll surprise him! Thanks Carole!
Thanks for sharing the recipe…it looks delicious!
THANK YOU! I am so happy you shared this recipe! (and the link to the pan!!)
Yum! And so festive looking, too!
XO
Thanks, Carole. I didn’t ask for this recipe, but I’m glad others did. It looks yummy!
I’ve been wondering what I should make for a Christmas dinner dessert and I think this will be it. Thank you for the recipe. Just placed an Amazon order for an Almond Cake Pan so a I guess I’m committed. Merry Christmas
This looks yummy, and it’s my favorite type of cake, an unfussy cake. Have you ever baked it in a regular loaf pan? I really don’t need another pan in my kitchen!
Thanks Carole! I will be getting the pan and making the cake over holiday break.
Such a pretty cake and nice that the recipe is simple. Thanks for sharing.
They not only look delicious they look festive!
Thank you for the recipe! my mom is half Swedish and many of our holiday traditions are similar … but this cake is new. at least to me!
I love almond flavored anything-I’ll have to give these a try. Does that mean I’m a bit Swedish?!
I ordered the pan and followed the recipe. Everyone raves about the cake! Thank you! Merry Christmas to you and Dale!