Scandinavian Almond Cake

• 1 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 2/3 cups milk
• 1 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 stick melted butter
• confectionery sugar (for sprinkling)
• sliced almonds (optional, for variation)

Instructions

1. Use almond cake pan. Spray pan with Pam or cooking spray.
2. Beat well: sugar, egg, almond extract, and milk.
3. Add flour, baking powder, and melted butter. mix until well combined.
4. Bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes. Edges must be golden brown.
5. Let cool in pan before removing. Cake will break if removed too soon.
6. Sprinkle with confectionery sugar.
7. Variation: Before pouring batter into the pan, sprinkle sliced almonds on the bottom.