Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (plus extra for greasing)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds (optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with butter and lightly flour it.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with sour cream and milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined and smooth.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. In a medium bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream on medium-high speed until it starts to thicken. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue beating until soft peaks form.
  9. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the whipped cream frosting generously over the top and sides of the cake using a spatula.
  10. Top the frosted cake with mixed berries and sprinkle with slivered almonds if using. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
  11. Slice the tomte cake into wedges and serve it chilled or at room temperature.