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Swedish Apple Cake

Irresistible Swedish Apple Cake for Cozy Moments

A delightful Swedish Apple Cake rich in flavor, perfect for cozy moments, featuring apples, warm spices, and a simple preparation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
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
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat for a healthier twist
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cardamom optional
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for sprinkling
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • 9-inch round or square baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Swedish Apple Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch baking pan.
  2. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples, then set them aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom.
  4. In another bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until smooth, then add eggs, vanilla, and yogurt.
  5. Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Spoon half of the batter into the baking pan and layer with half of the apple slices.
  7. Spread the remaining batter over the apples and top with the rest of the apple slices.
  8. Mix sugar and cinnamon for topping and sprinkle over apple slices.
  9. Bake for 40–45 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool the cake in the pan for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an extra flavor kick, consider adding a sprinkle of lemon juice on the apples after slicing.

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