Swedish Nut Cake Recipe
This Swedish nut cake recipe delivers a rich balance of sweet pineapple flavor and creamy frosting layered over a soft, moist cake base.The crushed pineapple brings natural juiciness and a light fruity tang that blends smoothly with the sugar and vanilla. Chopped walnuts or pecans add a gentle crunch and warm nutty depth in every bite.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Measuring scale
- Spatula
- Sieve
- 9×13 inch baking pan,
- Oven
- Cooling rack
- Knife or offset spatula
- Grater or spoon (for spreading frosting)
Ingredients
Cake:
- 250 g all-purpose flour 2 cups
- 565 g crushed pineapple with juice 1 can, 20 oz
- 400 g granulated sugar 2 cups
- 10 g baking soda 2 tsp
- 2 large eggs beaten (about 100 g)
- 60 g chopped walnuts or pecans ½ cup
- 5 ml vanilla extract 1 tsp
Frosting:
- 115 g unsalted butter softened (½ cup)
- 225 g cream cheese softened (8 oz)
- 180 –200 g powdered sugar 1½ to 1¾ cups
- 60 g chopped walnuts or pecans ½ cup, topping
- 5 ml vanilla extract 1 tsp
Instructions
- First, heat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare your baking pan by greasing it well and lining it with parchment paper so nothing sticks.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking soda. Stir them together so everything is evenly mixed.
- Now add the beaten eggs, crushed pineapple with all its juice, and vanilla extract. Mix gently until you get a smooth batter.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans, just enough to spread them evenly through the mixture. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top so it bakes evenly.
- Place it in the oven and bake for about 35–40 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before adding frosting.
- For the frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese together until soft, smooth, and fluffy. Then add powdered sugar and vanilla and keep mixing until it turns creamy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake, sprinkle a few chopped nuts on top, then slice and serve.