Recipe: Parker’s Scandinavian Almond Cake
September 18, 2020
A Swedish neighbor shared this recipe with me. Requiring only a few common ingredients, it’s easy enough for even the most novice baker. The fluffy texture and light, sweet flavor make this cake an A+. You’ll wonder how something so simple can taste so darn good.
——Parker
Ingredients
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
2 eggs
2 tsp. almond or lemon extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
1/2 cup almonds, chopped up
Directions
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream butter and sugar.
2. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add almond extract and vanilla.
3. Mix together flour, almonds, and salt. Add to butter mixture & mix well. Transfer into a narrow, elongated pan for baking.
4. Bake 45 minutes and let stand for 5 minutes. Invert pan to remove cake.
