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A close-up of a sliced Swedish Apple Cake on a white plate, showing the moist apple filling and golden crust, in a cozy home kitchen setting with warm lighting and wooden surfaces.

Swedish Apple Cake

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Swedish Apple Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that combines tender baked apples with a rich, simple cake base. Perfect for cozy gatherings, this traditional Swedish treat features cinnamon-spiced apples baked into a soft, buttery cake. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, it’s ideal for any season and loved by both beginners and seasoned bakers alike.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 large apples (preferably tart or semi-sweet) – sliced or chopped
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: in a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until well blended. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in the sliced or chopped apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a finishing touch.

Notes

  • Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for balanced flavor.
  • Don’t over-mix the batter; fold gently to keep the cake tender.
  • Test for doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
  • For extra moisture, brush with melted butter mixed with sugar during cooling.
  • Author: Serena Miller
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Swedish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 290 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 16 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 43 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg