Best 4 Tosca Swedish Cake Recipes
**Tosca, a Swedish Delight: A Culinary Journey Through Sweetness and Simplicity**
Originating from the heart of Sweden, Tosca is a delectable cake that has captured the hearts of sweet enthusiasts worldwide. This classic dessert embodies the essence of simplicity, combining a tender almond sponge cake with a luscious caramelized nut topping. Its golden-brown exterior and irresistible crunch create a captivating contrast to the soft and airy interior, making it a true masterpiece of texture and flavor. As you embark on this culinary journey, discover the secrets behind Tosca's timeless charm and explore variations that add unique twists to this beloved Swedish treat. From the traditional recipe to interpretations featuring chocolate, berries, and even a gluten-free option, each variation promises a delightful experience that caters to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Get ready to indulge your taste buds and create memorable moments with every bite of this Swedish gem.
TOSCAKAKA / TOSCA CAKE (SWEDISH ALMOND CAKE)
This recipe comes from a collection that my swedish mom and her friends put together for a hospital benefit cookbook many years ago when we lived in Omaha, NE. (Around the time I was born - 31 years ago...:) They created and entire Scandinavian section! Recipes like this one have been in my life since I was a child and now I'm making them for my family! This is fabulous cake that goes really well with an afternoon cup of coffee - Enjoy!
Provided by mamapantalones
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 slices, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For Cake:.
- Beat eggs, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Sift 1 cup plus 1 tablespoons of flour with baking powder and salt.
- Stir in flour mixture alternately with cream, stir until well blended.
- Add melted butter or margarine, blend until smooth.
- Butter a pie plate and sprinkle with fine, dry breadcrumbs or flour; coat well. Spoon batter into 9" pie plate. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes or until middle of cake is firm.
- For Almond Sugar Topping:.
- Combine almonds with remaining ingredients in a small saucepan. Heat, stirring until mixture begins to bubble.
- Remove from heat and stir briskly a few times.
- Spread top of cake very gently with Topping.
- Turn up heat to 375 degrees, return cake to oven and bake 5-10 minutes longer, with a cookie sheet under the pan to prevent the bottom of cake from getting overdone. bake cake until topping is brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.1, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 101.9, Sodium 333.6, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 30.1, Protein 5
TOSCA SWEDISH CAKE
I found this cake from a recipe club some years back. It is very tasty and really quick to make.
Provided by Darlene Wade
Categories Cakes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until very light, smooth & fluffy. Melt butter. Let cool. Add flour to egg mixture. Stir in melted butter. Pour batter in an 8-inch pan sprayed with Pam for Baking (can use 8 inch springform pan). Bake @ 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
- 2. For glaze, combine sugar, butter, milk & flour in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Add nuts. Remove cake from oven. Spread with glaze. Bake for another 10 to 12 minutes until slightly brown and crispy on top
SWEDISH TOSCAS (SWEDISH ALMOND TARTS)
I found this recipe that my mother had written on the back of an envelope. She must have made it a bunch, because there were splatters all over the envelope! I made it and it's really a yummy tart recipe!
Provided by Deanna Latendresse
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cream the butter with the white sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix in 1 cup flour and stir to make a smooth dough. Divide the mixture by placing even amounts into the cups of a 12-cup muffin tin. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of each cup.
- To make the filling, mix the slivered almonds, brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons butter in a small pan. Stir in the cream, and 2 teaspoons flour. Cook and stir the mixture constantly over medium heat until it boils, about 10 minutes. Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared tart shells.
- Bake in preheated oven until tops and crust edges are light brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, and cool 10 to 15 minutes before removing the tarts from the muffin pan. Cool completely on a rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 57.1 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
SWEDISH ALMOND CAKE
Fika is the Swedish custom of stopping twice daily for coffee, conversation and a little something sweet; the word was created by flipping the two syllables in kaffe. Minutes after I had a fika in the Stockholm studio of the pastry chef Mia Ohrn, I started thinking about what I'd serve at my own first fika. This cake, so much easier to make than you'd guess by looking at it, has become my favorite. The recipe turns out a moist, buttery, tender cake, which would be lovely as is. But when the cake is half-baked, I cook a mixture of butter, sugar, flour and sliced almonds, spread it over the top (a homage to Sweden's famous tosca cake), put the pan back in the oven and wait for the mixture to bubble, caramelize and create a shell that is a little chewy, a little crackly and very beautiful. It's a perfect cake for fika, and great for brunch.
Provided by Dorie Greenspan
Categories breakfast, brunch, snack, cakes, dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make the cake: Center a rack in the oven, and heat it to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch springform pan (using solid, unmelted butter), and dust the interior with flour; tap out the excess. Place the pan on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
- Working with a mixer (use a paddle attachment, if you have one), beat the sugar and eggs together on medium-high speed until the mixture is light and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Reduce the speed to medium, and gradually add the melted butter, followed by the milk and vanilla. (I like to pour the ingredients down the side of the bowl as the mixer is working.) Mix until the batter is smooth; it will have a lovely sheen. Decrease the speed to low, and gradually add the dry ingredients. When the flour mixture is almost fully incorporated, finish blending by stirring with a spatula. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan.
- Slide the cake into the oven, and set your timer for 30 minutes.
- As soon as the timer dings, start the topping (leaving the cake in the oven): In a medium saucepan, mix together all the topping ingredients. Place over medium-high heat and, stirring constantly, cook until you see a couple of bubbles around the edges. Lower the heat to medium, and cook, stirring nonstop, for 3 minutes. The mixture will thicken a little, and your spatula will leave tracks as you stir. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Immediately take the cake out of the oven (leaving the oven on), and carefully pour the topping over the cake, nudging it gently with a spatula to cover the cake completely.
- Return the cake to the oven, and bake for an additional 15 minutes (total baking time is about 50 minutes) or until the topping, which will bubble and seethe, is a beautiful golden brown and a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Transfer the baking sheet to a rack, and cool for 5 minutes. Carefully work a table knife between the side of the pan and the cake, gently pushing the cake away from the side (it's a delicate job because the sticky topping isn't yet set). Remove the sides of the pan, and let the cake come to room temperature on the base. When you're ready to serve, lift the cake off the springform base and onto a platter.
Tips:
- Prepare your ingredients and tools beforehand: Measure and gather all ingredients, preheat the oven, and grease and flour your baking pan.
- Use room temperature ingredients: This will ensure that your cake mixes evenly and bakes properly.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form: This will give your cake a light and airy texture.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make your cake tough, so mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that your cake is cooked through.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.
Conclusion:
Tosca cake is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized with different toppings, such as nuts, chocolate, or fruit. With its moist crumb, crunchy topping, and sweet frosting, Tosca cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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