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Swedish Apple Cake

Irresistibly Moist Swedish Apple Cake You’ll Adore

Enjoy a delightful slice of Swedish Apple Cake, combining tender apples and warm spices for a comforting dessert experience.
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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 Recipes
Cuisine: Swedish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 medium apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cardamom optional
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups plain yogurt or sour cream
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Pan
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan.
  2. Peel, core, and slice the apples. Set aside.
  3. Whisk together dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients until smooth.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
  6. Spread half of the batter in the prepared pan, layer with apple slices.
  7. Top with remaining batter and arrange more apple slices on top.
  8. Mix sugar and cinnamon for the topping and sprinkle over the apples.
  9. Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool the cake for 10–15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, use a mix of sweet and tart apples. Allow the cake to sit before cutting for easier slicing.

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