Here’s a cozy, flavorful recipe for Swedish Apple Cake—a perfect dessert for fall or anytime you crave something comforting and fruity with a light spice.
🍏 Swedish Apple Cake (Äppelkaka)
Serves: 8
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45–50 minutes
🧾 Ingredients
For the Cake:
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2 large apples (preferably tart apples like Granny Smith or Jonagold)
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1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp ground nutmeg
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup (120 ml) milk
For Topping (optional):
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Powdered sugar (for dusting)
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Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the oven
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Prepare the apples
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Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges or small chunks. Set aside.
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You can toss the apple slices with a little cinnamon and sugar if you like them slightly caramelized.
3️⃣ Make the cake batter
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, and then stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
4️⃣ Assemble the cake
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Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
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Gently fold the apple slices into the batter or layer them on top, pressing them in slightly.
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If you prefer a rustic look, you can leave the apples on top exposed.
5️⃣ Bake
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Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
6️⃣ Serve
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Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
🔥 Tips
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For a more traditional flavor, you can add almond flour to the batter or a splash of almond extract for a nutty twist.
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If you prefer a more caramelized apple topping, you can sauté the apple slices with butter and sugar in a pan before adding them to the cake.
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This cake also pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee or tea!
If you want, I can also suggest a gluten-free version or a dairy-free alternative for this cake. Let me know if you’d like that!