Description
Step into the heart of Swedish culinary tradition with this delightful Swedish Apple Cake. This cozy dessert combines the natural sweetness of fresh apples with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a comforting treat that’s perfect for any occasion. The rich, buttery texture is elevated by a luscious homemade caramel drizzle, making each slice a sweet indulgence. Whether shared at gatherings or enjoyed during a peaceful coffee break, this cake promises to bring warmth and joy to your table.
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until smooth, add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually combine the dry mixture with the creamed mixture, gently fold in apples and nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown.
- For the caramel sauce, heat brown sugar, half & half, and butter in a saucepan until smooth; drizzle over the cake after removing it from the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Use tart apple varieties like Granny Smith for best results. Let the cake cool before removing it from the pan to ensure it holds its shape. Feel free to experiment with different nuts or spices to personalize your cake.