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Swedish Apple Cake

A simple, rustic cake with tender apples, warm spices, and a soft, buttery texture. Perfect for dessert, breakfast, or snack time!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine Swedish
Servings 8 people
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium apples (such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom (optional, but adds authentic Swedish flair)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Set them aside while you prepare the batter.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and yogurt (or sour cream) until smooth.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. The batter will be thick but spreadable.
  • Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Arrange half of the apple slices in a single layer over the batter.
  • Dollop the remaining batter on top and gently spread it to cover the apples. Arrange the remaining apple slices in a decorative pattern on top.
  • In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle evenly over the apples.
  • Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown, the apples are tender, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or caramel sauce.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20g
Keyword Apple Cake, Rustic Cake, Swedish Dessert, Warm Spices
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