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Butter almond cake slice on white plate with forks and coffee cups.

Swedish Visiting Cake

Bree Hester
4.62 from 42 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course cake
Cuisine baking
Servings 8 servings
Calories 298 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sugar plus more for sprinkling on top
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 stick butter melted and cooled
  • 1/4 cup almonds sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 9-inch round cake pan or 9-inch oven-safe skillet. Line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper if desired for easier release.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sugar and lemon zest. Use your fingertips to rub the zest into the sugar until it is very fragrant and looks slightly damp.
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  • Add the eggs one at a time, whisking until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened after each addition.
  • Whisk in the salt, vanilla extract, and almond extract until evenly combined.
  • Fold in the flour just until no dry streaks remain. Avoid overmixing.
  • Pour in the melted, cooled butter and fold gently until the batter is smooth and the butter is fully incorporated.
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the top, then sprinkle with 1 to 2 teaspoons of additional sugar for a light crust.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is golden, the edges are set and crisp, and the center springs back lightly when touched. A tester inserted in the center should come out mostly clean, with a few moist crumbs.
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  • Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let the cake cool for about 5 minutes. Run a thin knife around the edge to loosen the cake.
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  • Serve the cake straight from the pan, or invert it onto a plate, peel off the parchment, and flip it right side up onto a serving platter. Slice into wedges and serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
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Nutrition

Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Swedish Visiting Cake
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