Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Swedish Apple Cake (Äppelkaka), a charming dessert that perfectly marries tender apples with a soft, moist cake. This easy-to-make treat is ideal for cozy evenings or festive gatherings, featuring warm spices like cinnamon that fill your kitchen with an inviting aroma. Whether you serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chilled on its own, this cake will surely impress your family and friends. With its unique texture and taste, it’s no wonder that Swedish Apple Cake has become a beloved favorite across generations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt to the mixture; mix until just combined.
- Toss sliced apples with cinnamon in another bowl until well coated.
- Grease your baking pan; add half of the batter, layer half of the apple mixture, then repeat with the remaining batter and apples.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack; dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg