Swedish Almond Sponge Cake – Simple & Elegant Treat
Quick Swedish Almond Cake is a buttery, moist one-bowl dessert with sweet almond flavor and a crisp top. Perfect with coffee, tea, or as an elegant yet easy treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 slices 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
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½ cup (120ml) milk or light cream
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1 tsp almond extract
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1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
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½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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2–3 tbsp sliced almonds (for topping)
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(Optional) 1 tbsp coarse sugar for crunch
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
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In a bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, almond extract, melted butter, and milk until smooth.
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Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt just until combined.
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Pour into the prepared pan and top with sliced almonds.
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Bake 40–45 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
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Almond extract is essential for authentic flavor.
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Add lemon zest or raspberry jam for variations.
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Keeps well at room temperature for up to 4 days.
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Great for freezing and gifting.