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Swedish Apple Cake Recipe
Marigold Voss

Swedish Apple Cake

A soft and buttery Swedish apple cake topped with tender cinnamon apples and baked until golden brown. This cozy dessert is perfect for fall gatherings, coffee breaks, or holiday treats.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 People
Course: cake, Dessert
Cuisine: Scandinavian, Swedish
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Apples peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cup Sugar granulated
  • ½ cup Butter melted
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup Milk whole milk preferred
  • 2 tsp Baking powder fresh
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon ground
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract pure
  • ¼ tsp Salt fine
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9-inch cake pan lightly with butter.
  3. Peel and slice the apples into thin wedges.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. In another bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until smooth.
  6. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract and whisk well.
  7. Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients to form a smooth batter.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan evenly.
  9. Arrange sliced apples on top of the batter.
  10. Sprinkle brown sugar over the apples.
  11. Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  12. Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Notes

  • Use tart apples for the best flavor balance.
  • Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before serving for extra presentation.