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We love a good, simple cake recipe, and this Swedish visiting cake may just be one of our new favorites. Each slice is bursting with almond flavor and coated with an irresistibly sweet and crunchy topping made with slivered nuts. It’s the perfect snack cake to serve with coffee or hot tea the next time you have company.<\/p>\n

What we love most about this easy cake recipe<\/a> is how quick it is to throw together. Mix the topping in one bowl and the almond-flavored cake batter in another. Bake it in a 9-inch baking pan until it’s lightly golden, and you have a totally delicious last-minute dessert or sweet breakfast<\/a> treat you can serve on the fly. No fancy cake decorating skills are required; just dust the top with a generous amount of confectioners’ sugar and serve it. This Swedish visiting cake will become a fast favorite.<\/p>\n

What is Swedish visiting cake?<\/h2>\n

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Swedish visiting cake (the English name for both mandelkaka<\/em> and toscakaka<\/em>) is a traditional Swedish recipe<\/a> flavored with almonds. It’s a popular treat to serve when guests visit for fika,<\/em> the Swedish coffee break ritual. Fika, which roughly translates to “coffee and cake,” is more than just grabbing a quick cup of coffee; in Sweden, it’s about taking a break from the day to socialize with friends, family or colleagues.<\/p>\n

The difference between mandelkaka and toscakaka has to do with the almond topping. Mandelkaka is typically scattered with plain, sliced almonds, whereas toscakaka has a sweet, crisp layer of caramelized almonds on top. Our version is a marriage between both of these classic Swedish almond cakes.<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Swedish Visiting Cake<\/h2>\n