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Swedish Apple Cake

Irresistible Swedish Apple Cake with Warm Spices and Love

This Swedish Apple Cake combines warm spices with tender apples for a comforting dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Swedish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn) peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom optional
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Equipment

  • 9-inch round or square baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
  2. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples; toss with lemon juice.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom.
  4. Melt the butter and mix with sugar, eggs, vanilla, and yogurt until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mix, stirring until just combined.
  6. Layer half of the batter in the pan, top with half the apples, then repeat.
  7. Mix sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the final layer of apples.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown; check with a toothpick.
  9. Cool for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature, paired with whipped cream or coffee for an enhanced experience.

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