Swedish Almond Cake

Although it is called a "cake", this wonderful dessert is more like a moist, dense, chewy cookie. It is full of wonderful almond flavor and is very addictive. You're going to LOVE it!

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time35 mins

Total Time50 mins

Servings:

Calories: 146kcal

Author: Terri @ that's some good cookin'

Ingredients

1 cup white granulated sugar
1 cup white all-purpose flour spooned into measuring cup
½ cup butter, softened (NOT margarine)
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup slivered almonds, more or less per personal preference

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350-degrees F. Butter a pie plate; set aside.
In a large bowl, stir together sugar and flour. Stir in butter. The mixture will be somewhat crumbly.
Whisk the eggs and almond flavoring together, then stir into the sugar, flour and butter mixture.
Spread evenly in a lightly buttered pie plate. Sprinkle slivered almonds on top.
Bake for about 25-35 minutes until edges are light golden brown. Cut into wedges while still slightly warm. 16 wedges is a nice size for easy handling.
Store at room temperature, covered with plastic wrap.

Notes

Do NOT increase the almond extract. This particular extract tends to make foods bitter or gives them a "medicinal" taste if too much is added. One teaspoonful gives a perfect amount of almond flavor to this recipe.

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