**Traditional Swedish Almond Cake Slices: A Culinary Delight**
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of traditional Swedish almond cake slices, a beloved treat that encapsulates the essence of Swedish baking. These delectable slices are a perfect blend of sweet and nutty, featuring a moist and tender almond cake base topped with a layer of sweet almond paste and a thin layer of green marzipan. Experience the delightful contrast of textures as you bite into the soft cake, the chewy almond paste, and the slightly firm marzipan. Savor the harmonious interplay of flavors, where the sweetness of the almond shines through, complemented by hints of vanilla and a touch of cinnamon. These almond cake slices are a true testament to Swedish culinary expertise, sure to delight your taste buds and transport you to the heart of Sweden's rich baking traditions.
**Recipes Included:**
* **Traditional Swedish Almond Cake Slices:** Embark on a culinary journey to create these classic almond cake slices from scratch, using simple and wholesome ingredients. Detailed instructions guide you through each step, ensuring success in crafting this timeless Swedish delicacy.
* **Gluten-Free Almond Cake Slices:** For those with gluten sensitivities or preferences, this recipe offers a delightful gluten-free alternative to the traditional almond cake slices. Using a blend of almond flour, coconut flour, and tapioca flour, this recipe yields tender and flavorful slices that are just as delicious as the original.
* **Vegan Almond Cake Slices:** Indulge in the irresistible flavors of almond cake slices without compromising your vegan lifestyle. This recipe uses plant-based ingredients, including almond milk, coconut oil, and flax eggs, to create a moist and satisfying cake that is every bit as indulgent as its traditional counterpart.
* **Keto Almond Cake Slices:** Transform your favorite almond cake slices into a keto-friendly treat. This recipe incorporates low-carb almond flour, coconut flour, and a sugar-free sweetener to create slices that are not only delicious but also fit within a ketogenic diet.
* **Easy Almond Cake Slices:** Craving almond cake slices without the hassle? This simplified recipe streamlines the process, using fewer ingredients and a simplified method, making it perfect for busy individuals or those new to baking. Enjoy the delectable flavors of almond cake slices with minimal effort.
SWEDISH ALMOND CAKE
Make this traditional Swedish Almond Cake for an easy and elegant dessert, perfect for the holidays or any time of year.
Provided by Annie
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- This cake is traditionally made in a Rehrucken/Almond Cake Loaf Pan. If you don't have one you can double the recipe and bake it in a bundt cake pan instead. Whichever pan you are using prepare it by coating the pan with cooking spray.
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Melt butter in the microwave.
- Beat together sugar, milk, egg, and almond extract,
- Stir the baking powder and flour into the milk mixture.
- Mix in melted butter until thoroughly combined.
- Fill the prepared pan with cake batter.
- Bake the cake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Set the cake pan on a rack to completely cool. Do not try to remove the cake while it is warm as it might crack. When cooled, place pan upside down and tap. Sides can be loosened with a silicone or wooden tool. Don't use metal since it can scratch the pan.
- Decorate the cake by sprinkling powdered sugar on top along with slivered almonds. You could also top it with fresh berries, sprinkles, whipped cream or ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 44 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 114 grams sodium, Sugar 25 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat
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.
SIMPLE SWEDISH ALMOND CAKE
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour the cake pan or spray with nonstick baking spray. Place prepared pan on a rimmed baking sheet.
- 2. Whisk flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- 3. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, egg, almond extract and milk. Add flour mixture and whisk until mixed well. Add butter and mix until fully combined.
- 4. Pour batter into prepared pan. Place cookie sheet with pan on top into the oven. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until edges are golden brown and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
- 5. Let cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving tray. Allow the cake to cool to room temperature. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 kcal, Sugar 22 g, Sodium 127 mg, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
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.
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
Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients. This will help the cake batter mix together more smoothly and evenly.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
- If you do not have almond flour, you can make your own by grinding almonds in a food processor or blender.
- You can also use other nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, in this recipe.
- This cake is best served fresh, but it can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Traditional Swedish almond cake slices are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a cake that is moist, flavorful, and sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try!
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