Here’s a classic Swedish Apple Cake recipe—simple, tender, and full of warm apple flavor 🍎🍰
Swedish Apple Cake (Äppelkaka)
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
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3–4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
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1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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¾ cup (150 g) sugar
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½ cup (115 g) butter, softened
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2 eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp ground cinnamon (plus extra for sprinkling)
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Optional: powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
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Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan
2️⃣ Prepare Apples
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Peel, core, and slice apples.
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Toss apple slices with a pinch of cinnamon and a little sugar (optional).
3️⃣ Make the Batter
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In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
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Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet until smooth.
4️⃣ Assemble Cake
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Pour batter into prepared pan.
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Arrange apple slices neatly on top, slightly pressing them into the batter.
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Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon and sugar on top if desired.
5️⃣ Bake
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Bake 35–45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool in pan 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
6️⃣ Serve
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Optional: dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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Delicious warm or at room temperature, often served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Tips
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Apple Varieties: Tart apples like Granny Smith or Braeburn balance the sweetness well.
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Moist Cake: Don’t overmix the batter.
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Extra Flavor: Add a handful of raisins or chopped nuts for texture.
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Presentation: Slice apples thinly and fan them on top for a classic Swedish look.
If you want, I can also give a quick 15-minute skillet Swedish Apple Cake version that’s perfect for when you want dessert fast and still get that tender, caramelized apple flavor.