Description
Sweet Swedish apple cake weaves traditional Nordic charm into a delightful dessert. Warm cinnamon and tender apples create a comforting slice of Scandinavian heritage you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
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Cake Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Fruit Filling:
- 4 medium apples (preferably Swedish variety)
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Topping:
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cake.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition to maintain a consistent texture.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually fold into the wet ingredients, mixing until a uniform cake batter forms without overmixing.
- Peel and core the apples, then slice them into thin, uniform wedges, tossing with ground cinnamon and brown sugar to create a caramelized fruit filling.
- Pour half the cake batter into the prepared pan, then layer the spiced apple slices evenly across the surface, creating a beautiful fruit distribution.
- Gently spread the remaining cake batter over the apple layer, ensuring complete coverage and a smooth top.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds across the cake’s surface, providing a delightful crunchy texture and golden-brown appearance.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack.
- Once completely cooled, dust the cake with powdered sugar and vanilla extract, creating an elegant finishing touch.
- Slice and serve at room temperature, enjoying the harmonious blend of tender cake and spiced apple filling.
Notes
- Select firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and balanced sweetness in the cake.
- Toast almonds beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and provide extra depth to the cake’s overall taste profile.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter to ensure smoother mixing and more consistent cake texture during preparation.
- Replace regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising the cake’s delicate structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg