Yield: 8 to 10 Servings
This recipe has always been a part of my family since forever! Elders would make this all the time! I am so grateful to them for this recipe because now, I get to share it with you as well! For this, you need to start by mixing sugar and lemon zest through baking the entire cake! This is a step-by-step process that you need to follow! In just about an hour, this Swedish Visiting Cake with Almonds is ready to be devoured! With 10 servings, everyone gets to taste how delicious this cake is. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 stick (8 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pure almond extract
1 c sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
About 1/4 c sliced almonds (blanched or not)
2 large Eggs
Grated zest of 1 lemon
Directions:
Prepare the oven and preheat it to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.
Place the rack in the middle of the oven.
Apply cooking spray to a 9-inch cast-iron skillet.
Add lemon zest and sugar into a mixing bowl. Stir until well blended.
Gradually add the eggs and beat every addition until well incorporated.
Add the extracts and salt, then stir until well blended.
Add flour and stir again until well combined.
Add the melted butter and stir until well blended.
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
Scatter the almonds on top of the batter followed by the sugar.
Place it in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the top turns golden brown.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to rest for about 5 minutes at room temperature.
Serve and enjoy!
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