Simple Swedish Almond Cake (Mandelkaka)
This Swedish Almond Cake (Mandelkaka) is light, buttery, and infused with the delicate flavor of almonds, making it the perfect treat for a cozy afternoon fika.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons pure almond extract
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick, melted and cooled)
- powdered sugar (for serving, if desired)
Instructions
- 1
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an Almond Cake Loaf Pan or a 9 x 5 loaf pan with nonstick baking spray. Place prepared pan on a rimmed baking sheet.
- 2
2. Whisk flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- 3
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
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
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.