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Toscakaka - Swedish Almond Cake With Caramel Almonds

This Swedish Almond Cake with Caramel Almonds is so, so tasty.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 292 kcal
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

For the sponge cake:
  • 150 g (5.3oz) plain flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.75 tsp ground cardamom
  • 3 eggs
  • 125 g caster sugar
  • 75 g (2.6oz) salted butter melted
  • 75 ml (0.33 cup) buttermilk
For the caramel almond topping
  • 100 g (3.5oz) light brown sugar
  • 100 g (3.5oz) butter
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 100 g (3.5oz) flaked almonds
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

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  1. Mix together the flour, baking powder and cardamom in a bowl and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs and sugar using an electric whisk until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually and alternating between them, fold in the flour mix, butter and buttermilk into the egg mix until well combined.
  4. Lightly oil the inside of the Multicooker Redmond bowl and add in the cake batter.
  5. Lock the Multicooker lid, select the bake programme and set the timer for 1 hr 10 mins.
  6. Bake until the programme finishes and carefully transfer the warm cake unto a grill tray.
  7. Just before the cake finishes baking, quickly make the almond caramel topping.
  8. Add the sugar, butter, milk and salt to a pot, carefully mix the ingredients and bring to a simmer. Let the mix simmer for about 5-6 mins till thick and slightly darker. Stir in the almonds and simmer for another min.
  9. Preheat the grill to high, and glaze the still warm cake with the caramel almond topping, and grill the cake for about 5 mins to brown the almonds.
  10. Let the almond cake cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • Adapted from Scandilicious Baking by Signe Johansen

Nutrition Information

Calories 292kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 325mg (14%) Potassium 148mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 440IU (9%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 292

% Daily Value*

Calories 292kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 325mg 14%
Potassium 148mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 440IU 9%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.