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Swedish Apple Cake

Deliciously Cozy Swedish Apple Cake for Heartwarming Moments

This Swedish Apple Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of home baking, featuring fresh apples and spices for a heartwarming treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine Swedish
Servings 8 slices
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch round or square baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 3 medium apples (such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn) peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional) omit if preferred
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups plain yogurt or sour cream

For the Topping

  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Swedish Apple Cake

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
  • Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples into wedges.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground cardamom if using.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and yogurt until smooth.
  • Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until combined.
  • Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan, then layer half of the apple slices on top.
  • Dollop the remaining batter over the apples and arrange the remaining apple slices on top.
  • Mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping, and sprinkle it over the apples.
  • Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before removing it from the pan.

Notes

For best results, use apples that hold their shape when baked, and avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake light.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple cake, comfort food, Cozy Baking, Healthy Dessert, homemade cake, Swedish dessert
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