Scandinavian Almond Cake

Name: Scandinavian Almond Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1¼ cup white granulated sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 2 tsp pure almond extract; ⅔ cup whole milk, room temperature; 1¼ cup all-purpose flour; ½ tsp baking powder; ¼ tsp Kosher or fine sea salt; ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled; ¼ cup raw sliced almonds; powdered (confectioner's) sugar for dusting; 1 cup powdered sugar; ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste; 1-3 tbsp milk

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:40min

This Scandinavian Almond Cake (aka Swedish or Norwegian almond cake) has been a staple on our holiday table for years. With simple ingredients and an easy one-bowl method, it bakes up into a moist, sweet, almond-flavored treat in under an hour.

Updated at: Tue, 20 Jan 2026 02:05:36 GMT