The Ultimate Swedish Apple Cake Recipe for Cozy Moments
This Swedish apple cake is the ultimate comfort dessert, combining tender apples, fluffy cake, and a cinnamon-sugar topping. It’s perfect for cozy moments and a great choice for any occasion, whether it’s a casual family dinner or a festive celebration. With just a handful of simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this cake will quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 2 large apples, peeled and sliced thinly
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk
For the topping:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Add the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is smooth.
Fold in the sliced apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle it evenly over the top of the cake batter.
Dot the top with small pieces of butter.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes
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This cake is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for up to 2 days at room temperature in an airtight container.
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For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend and check that your baking powder is gluten-free.
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You can experiment with different apples to adjust the sweetness or tartness according to your preference.