CARAMEL ALMOND CAKE (TOSCATåRTA)
This traditional Swedish cake is moist, dense, and finished with a rich almond-caramel topping. Aquavit chef Emma Bengtsson draws from her Swedish childhood for this indulgent confection. (A dollop of whipped cream makes it even more decadent!)
Provided by Emma Bengtsson
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cake: Preheat the oven to 325 F. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix almond paste and butter on low speed, 1 minute. Meanwhile, crack the eggs into a small bowl. Turn mixer up to medium and add the eggs one at a time to the almond paste mixture. Allow each egg to completely incorporate into the batter, about 30 seconds, before adding the next one; this will ensure a smooth batter. Slowly add flour and continue mixing just to incorporate, 10-15 seconds.
- Prepare a springform pan with nonstick spray. Line the bottom with parchment paper and spray the parchment paper (this will prevent the cake from sticking). Pour batter into the pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom. Parbake until lightly golden, 10 minutes.
- Caramel topping: While cake is in the oven, add ½ cup cream, sugar, glucose, and butter to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook undisturbed until caramel is light brown and registers 244 F on a kitchen thermometer, 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in almonds to combine. As you stir, avoid scraping up any browned caramel that may be sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Remove cake from the oven; it will be gooey and not fully cooked. Carefully pour the warm caramel onto the cake; spread evenly. Return to the oven; bake until the caramel is golden brown and bubbly, 10 minutes.
- Remove cake from oven and let cool, 10-15 minutes. The top will firm up as it cools. Remove cake from pan by running a knife around the edge, then remove the sides from the base. (Keep the cake on the base for serving.) While the cake is cooling, whip cream for serving: Place remaining 1 cup heavy cream in a bowl and whisk until soft peaks form, 30 seconds. Slice cooled cake into wedges and serve with whipped cream.
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Gayan Laksitha
[email protected]This is the best caramel almond cake I've ever had. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Abid Saleem
[email protected]This cake is so delicious, I could eat it every day!
Aydin Anbar
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great!
Ashar Rehman
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my potluck. Everyone loved it!
michelle jacob
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect cake for my daughter's birthday party.
Glenda Bohanon
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and I'm planning on making it again for a party next weekend.
Jean Bosco Safari
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the caramel to the right consistency, but the cake still turned out well.
Qutub Soomro
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Sabawon Kakar
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of almonds, but I loved this cake. The caramel flavor really shines through.
Ebony Willis
[email protected]This cake is a showstopper. It's perfect for any special occasion.
Usman Rajput
[email protected]The caramel almond topping is the star of the show. It's crunchy, sweet, and oh-so-good.
bob smith
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I could eat it every day!
Tabby Lancaster
[email protected]I love the combination of caramel and almonds in this cake. It's a perfect balance of sweet and nutty.
Musa Khan
[email protected]This cake was a bit of a project, but it was worth it! The end result was a stunning and delicious cake that was perfect for a special occasion.
Indian Takeaway
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out beautifully. It was moist and flavorful, and the caramel almond topping was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again!
WizardCodeXD
[email protected]This caramel almond cake is divine! The flavors and textures are incredible. I've made it twice now and both times it was a huge hit. Thank you for sharing this recipe!