"This Swedish tea cake recipe from award-winning cookbook author Dorie Greenspan is the perfect holiday treat to serve to guests...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling
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Grated zest of 1 lemon
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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¼ teaspoon table salt
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
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½ teaspoon pure almond extract (optional)
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1 cup (136 grams) all-purpose flour
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1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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¼ cup sliced almonds