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Swedish Apple Cake

Delicious Swedish Apple Cake: A Cozy, Comforting Treat

Enjoy the warm flavors of Swedish Apple Cake, a comforting dessert made with fresh apples and spices.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Swedish
Keyword: autumn treat, Baking, cozy dessert, easy apple cake, Swedish Apple Cake
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 250kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9-inch round or square baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 3 medium apples Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn are best
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour serves as the base
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder helps the cake rise
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda for light texture
  • ½ teaspoon salt enhances flavors
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adds warmth
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom optional twist
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar sweetens the cake
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor depth
  • ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream keeps cake moist

For the Topping

  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar for crunch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for warmth

Instructions

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
  • Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground cardamom in a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter and granulated sugar together. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and yogurt, and stir until smooth.
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  • Spread half of the batter in the prepared baking pan and arrange half of the apple slices on top.
  • Dollop remaining batter over the apples and top with the rest of the apple slices.
  • Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping and sprinkle over the apples.
  • Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Choose firm apples and avoid overmixing for a light, fluffy cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg