Toscakaka is a classic Swedish cake, known for its rich flavor and satisfying texture. It consists of a light sponge cake base topped with a caramelized almond topping. Here’s a basic idea of how it’s made:
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (100g) sugar
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup (120g) melted butter
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (120g) butter
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) sliced almonds
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a round cake pan (around 9 inches or 23 cm).
- Whisk eggs and sugar until fluffy, then fold in flour and baking powder. Gradually add melted butter and milk, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 20 minutes, until the cake is lightly golden.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the topping by melting butter, sugar, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and sliced almonds, mixing well.
- Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and quickly spread the almond mixture over the top.
- Return the cake to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the topping is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let it cool before slicing and serving.
This cake has a rich, buttery flavor with a crunchy almond topping that makes it a real treat! Enjoy!