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Swedish Apple Cake

Homemade Swedish Apple Cake: A Slice of Cozy Bliss

This Swedish Apple Cake is a delightful twist on traditional desserts that brings warmth to any gathering.
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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 320 kcal

Equipment

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

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 3 medium apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) peeled, cored, and 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
  • 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

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch baking pan, lining the bottom with parchment paper.
  • Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Set them aside in a bowl.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add cardamom if using.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and yogurt or sour cream until smooth.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
  • Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan, then layer half of the apple slices over it.
  • Dollop the remaining batter over the apples and gently spread it to cover them fully, then arrange the remaining apple slices on top.
  • Mix the sugar and cinnamon for the topping, then sprinkle evenly over the apples.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or ice cream for added indulgence. This cake is freezer-friendly; wrap slices in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, comfort food, cozy, dessert, frozen desserts, Swedish Apple Cake
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