Toscakaka – Tosca Cake (Swedish Almond Cake)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3
Scrumptious Toscakaka - Tosca Cake (Swedish Almond Cake)
in Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sifted flour
1 tablespoon sifted flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cream
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine , melted
1/3 cup almonds , slivered
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cream
1 tablespoon flour

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
418
Sugar
35g
Fat
22g
Toscakaka - Tosca Cake (Swedish Almond Cake) is a classic Swedish cake that is popular across the globe. It is easy to make and requires simple ingredients like flour, cream, sugar, butter, vanilla extract, baking powder, and almonds. This cake has a caramelized almond topping that is sweet and crunchy. The cake has a lovely golden color, and the topping adds an extra dimension of flavor to the cake. It is perfect to serve during a fika (a Swedish coffee break) or at any time where you want to enjoy a delicious dessert.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2.Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until light and frothy.
3.Add the flour, baking powder, and salt into the mixture and mix until well combined.
4.Heat cream and butter on low heat until the butter has melted. Fold the mixture into the batter.
5.Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch cake pan and top with the slivered almonds.
6.Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the cake passes the toothpick test.
7.Combine butter, sugar, cream, and flour into a saucepan, boil for a minute while stirring constantly, and then pour the mixture over the cake.

PROS

This cake is sweet, moist, and crunchy because of the almond caramel topping.
It is perfect for coffee and tea time with family and friends.

It doesn’t contain any buttercream or frosting, making it a healthier dessert option.

CONS

The tosca cake has a lot of sugar, which means it needs to be consumed in moderation.

The texture can become too dense if too much flour is added to the mixture.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This cake is not particularly healthy, it can be a part of a balanced diet if consumed in moderation. Almonds are a good source of healthy fats and fiber, and eating them can help reduce the risk of heart disease.

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