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    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » Swedish Visiting Cake Bars (almond bars)

    Published: September 7, 2018 / Updated: November 3, 2023 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Swedish Visiting Cake Bars (almond bars)

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    I am proud to be partnering with OXO for the 6th year to bring you this Swedish Visiting Cake Bars recipe that's helping to raise funds for Cookies for Kids' Cancer.

    Swedish Visiting Cake Bars sliced

    Baking in and of itself is a pure joy for me.

    Baking for a cause that is near and dear to my heart helps give that joy purpose.

    For the 6th year in a row, I am proud to partner with OXO to help raise funds for Cookies for Kids' Cancer. This year, OXO is will donate up to $100,000 to Cookies for Kids' Cancer, a public charity through which 100% of proceeds raised by Cookies fund pediatric cancer research.

    It's a pretty amazing organization, and OXO is donating funds toward Cookies for Kids' Cancer on behalf of this recipe.

    Swedish Visiting Cake Bars (Dorie Greenspan Recipe)

    Swedish Visiting Cake Bars triangles stacked

    Today I'm sharing a recipe from baking goddess Dorie Greenspan. Her Cookies cookbook is beautiful and packed with fantastic cookie recipes. The recipe for her Swedish Visiting Cake Bars is one of them, and I was so excited to make them!

    Swedish Visiting Cake Bars

    This recipe is straight-forward, with easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients that are easy to find. It requires no special baking tools other than your standard set of baking products (I've included info on the products I used below), and really comes together beautifully.

    The result is a pan of delicious almond bars that are part almond cake bar, part almond cookie. It's like a hybrid that gives you the best of both worlds! You get the yummy almond cake base with a crunchy, sweet almond cookie topping.

    Swedish Visiting Cake Bars squares

    You can cut the finished baked dessert into 9 squares, or 18 triangles.

    Personally, I like the squares, but love the size of the triangles more. They're easy to grab and go for a quick snack, and are just the right amount for a sweet treat without filling you up.

    Swedish Visiting Cake Bars triangles Swedish Visiting Cake Bars triangle

    Cookies for Kids' Cancer

    Swedish Visiting Cake Bars triangle

    I hope this recipe not only inspires you to make these holy moly amazingly delicious and slightly addictive Swedish Visiting Cake Bars, but also to learn more about how YOU can help the fight against childhood cancer.

    You can join in the Cookies for Kids' Cancer challenge by registering your event online; if you mark that you were inspired by OXO when you register, OXO will match proceeds from your bake sale up to their annual commitment!

    Swedish Visiting Cake Bars Recipe

    Swedish Visiting Cake Bars triangles stacked

    Swedish Visiting Cake Bars

    5 from 10 votes
    Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 30 minutes mins
    Total Time: 45 minutes mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    These tasty Swedish visiting cake bars deserve a spot in your baking rotation!
    Servings: 9 square bars
    Calories: 275kcal
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    Ingredients

    For the topping

    • 1 cup (120 grams) confectioners’ sugar
    • 3 large egg whites
    • 1½ cups (150 grams) sliced almonds, blanched or unblanched

    For the bars

    • ¾ cup (150 grams) sugar
    • 2 large eggs at room temperature
    • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
    • 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon pure almond extract
    • 1 cup (136 grams) all-purpose flour
    • 1 stick 8 tablespoons; 4 ounces; 113 grams unsalted butter, melted and cooled
    • Confectioners’ sugar for dusting (optional)

    Instructions

    • Center a rack in the oven and preheat it to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 9-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
    • To make the topping: Put the sugar in a medium bowl and pour over the egg whites. Using your fingers or a fork, mix until the sugar is moistened. If there are lumps, ignore them. Toss in the almonds and stir them around until they’re coated with the sugared whites. Set aside while you make the batter.
      Swedish Visiting Cake Bars topping mix
    • To make the bars: Working in a large bowl, whisk the sugar, eggs and salt together until the mixture lightens in color and thickens a little, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the vanilla and almond extracts. Switch to a flexible spatula and gently stir in the flour. When the flour is fully incorporated, gradually fold in the melted butter. You’ll have a thick batter with a lovely sheen. Scrape it into the pan and use the spatula to work the batter into the corners. The layer will be very thin.
      Swedish Visiting Cake Bars batter
    • Give the topping another stir, or a run-through with your fingers, and turn it out onto the batter. Use a spatula or your fingers to spread the almonds evenly over the mixture, making sure to get nuts into the corners too.
      batter ready to bake
    • Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean or with only a few crumbs stuck to it. The meringue topping will be pale golden brown. If you’d like a deeper color on the topping, run it under the broiler until you get the shade of gold you like best.
      Swedish Visiting Cake Bars
    • Transfer the pan to a rack and let rest for 5 minutes, then run a knife around the edges of the cake and unmold it onto the rack. Very gently peel away the parchment and invert the cake onto another rack to cool to room temperature.
    • Transfer the cake to a cutting board and, using a long, thin knife, slice it into nine 3-inch squares. For smaller portions, cut each square into two triangles. If you’d like, you can dust the bars with confectioners’ sugar just before you serve them.
      Swedish Visiting Cake Bars squares

    Notes

    Storing: Wrapped, the bars will keep at room temperature for 4 to 5 days.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

    If you make this recipe, don't forget to share it on Instagram with hashtag #UrbanBlissLife and tag me @UrbanBlissLife.
    I'd love to see what you make! And, if you like this recipe, please do me a huge favor and leave a star rating. Thank you, sweet friends! 

    Kitchen Tools

    I've long loved OXO products. My kitchen drawers and cabinets are full of them. They are all made with high quality materials, are super functional, and last a long time.

    Here are some of the main kitchen tools that I used to make these Swedish Visiting Cake Bars:

    OXO baking products

    • Non-Stick Pro Cake Pan: https://bit.ly/2nsgm6T
    • 5lb Food Scale with Pull Out Display: https://bit.ly/2MiyIVG
    • 11" Balloon Whisk: OXO whisk
    • Non-Stick Cooling and Baking Rack: https://bit.ly/2MizDW8

    All of these products (and, really, all OXO products I own) help make it simpler, easier, and better to bake!

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    Swedish Visiting Cake Bars almond bars on UrbanBlissLife.com

    This post is in partnership with OXO and Cookies for Kids' Cancer. As always, all opinions and photos are my own. 

    This post contains affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy for details.


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      1. Jeff Shft says

        January 12, 2019 at 9:36 pm

        We shared this Swedish cake/ almond bars this holiday season. Everyone in the family loves it! Every bite burst with happiness, it’s like the heaven opened its gates. This is so good, so thumbs up!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          January 13, 2019 at 1:01 pm

          SO glad to hear that, Jeff! Thanks for trying the recipe!

      2. Jennifer Berkey says

        December 31, 2018 at 6:28 am

        5 stars
        I am loving this almond bars recipe. I will be making it again this New Year's Eve Party celebration. My kids love it and they won't stop eating. Thanks for this. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

        Reply
      3. Kyra Rodriguez says

        October 16, 2018 at 5:36 am

        AHHHH.. I love almonds!! Will definitely try this recipe. Thanks for sharing~

        Reply
      4. Charlie Theron says

        September 10, 2018 at 12:00 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you so much for your helpful sharing post!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          September 18, 2018 at 6:09 pm

          I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks, Charlie!

      5. Alisha Franklin says

        September 09, 2018 at 2:02 pm

        5 stars
        This appears superb! i'm no longer wonderful at making cakes but willing to try to make this. Love the almonds on this recipe

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          September 18, 2018 at 6:09 pm

          This is definitely a fun recipe to get back into baking! :) Thanks, Alisha!

      6. Holly says

        September 08, 2018 at 10:49 pm

        I've never heard of these bars, but they sound delicious! Totally have to try.

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          September 18, 2018 at 6:07 pm

          You should definitely give them a try if you haven't! :)

      7. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

        September 08, 2018 at 2:43 pm

        Ah! This cake/bars look amazing! I love the triangles, too :) I have a recipe for visiting cake from a Swedish friend that I need to make, too!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          September 18, 2018 at 6:07 pm

          Yum! Gotta have a baking day! :)

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