Spring with its light breezes and warming temperatures calls for lighter desserts as you celebrate Mother’s Day, graduations, and all those other spring holidays. This Swedish Almond Cake is the perfect light dessert for spring celebrations, featuring a delicate, springy, and spongy texture that makes it an ideal Mother’s Day dessert or a sweet treat for any spring gathering.

Norsland Lefse offers the Rehrucken or Almond Cake Loaf pan, a specialty pan often used for making this classic Swedish almond cake recipe. The pan’s unique shape creates a beautiful presentation and allows you to cut sixteen perfect servings. There are no complicated steps in this easy dessert recipe; you can even mix it up in a bowl by hand if you want.

This light almond cake can be finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, a thin almond glaze, or topped with sliced almonds. For a fresh spring dessert, serve it with berries or other fruit, letting the cake absorb the fruit’s juices for a delightful flavor combination.

Swedish Almond Cake Recipe

• ½ cup butter (one stick), melted
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• ⅔ cup milk
• 1 ½ teaspoons almond extract
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 ¼ cups flour

Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• ½ teaspoon almond extract

Alternate Toppings

• Powdered sugar
• Sliced almonds
• Fresh berries

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously spray your almond cake pan with cooking oil, even if it’s non-stick, to prevent sticking.
2. Melt the butter and allow it to cool.
3. In a bowl, whisk together sugar, milk, egg, and almond extract.
4. Mix in baking powder and flour, then add melted butter, stirring until combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
6. Bake for 40–50 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then invert onto a serving tray.
8. Drizzle with almond glaze and top with sliced almonds, or use powdered sugar and fresh berries for a light, seasonal finish.

This easy Swedish almond cake is a classic Scandinavian treat, known for its light, buttery flavor and moist, delicate crumb-making it a standout among spring desserts and a favorite for Mother’s Day or any spring celebration. If you prefer, you can double the recipe and bake it in a Bundt pan, adjusting baking times as needed.

Prepare yourself for oohs and ahs from your guests as you serve this simple, elegant almond cake at your next spring event!

Check out the step-by-step pictures below!

1. Mix sugar, egg, milk and almond extract.

2. Add in baking powder and flour, mixing well.

3. Pour in melted butter and mix.

4. Thoroughly mix batter.

5. Spray Swedish Almond Cake pan well with cooking oil.

6. Pour batter into the pan.

7. Spread the batter evenly and place in oven.

8. Bake 40 to 50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

9. Whisk glaze ingredients together and drizzle over the cake when cooled.

10. Drizzle with almond glaze and top with sliced almonds and serve!

11. The almond cake is ready to serve!