Description
Indulge in the delightful charm of Swedish Apple Cake, a cozy dessert that beautifully combines tender apples with warm spices for a heartwarming experience. Perfect for family gatherings or festive coffee breaks, this cake features a rich buttery texture and an irresistible homemade caramel drizzle. Each slice evokes nostalgia, transforming any moment into a celebration of flavors. Whether enjoyed during traditional Swedish fika or as a comforting after-dinner treat, this recipe is sure to become a cherished favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup butter (room temperature)
- 1 ⅔ cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 cups diced & peeled apples (about 2 large apples)
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar; add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just mixed; fold in apples and nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
- While baking, prepare caramel by warming brown sugar, half & half, and butter in a saucepan.
- Drizzle caramel over the cake and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until done.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 110g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Use tart apples like Granny Smith for balance against sweetness. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. You can customize the recipe by adding different spices or fruits.