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Swedish Apple Cake Recipe

Published: February 9, 2025 Prep Time: About 25 minutes Cook Time: About 45 minutes Total Time: About 1 hour 10 minutes Serves: 8 Difficulty: Medium Category: Dessert Cuisine: Swedish

Ingredients

  • 4 large apples, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. Grease a 9-inch springform pan
  3. Arrange apple slices in the bottom of the pan
  4. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time
  6. Add flour, baking powder, salt, and vanilla
  7. Mix until smooth
  8. Pour batter over apples
  9. Sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, and almonds
  10. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden
  11. Cool in pan for 10 minutes
  12. Remove from pan and dust with powdered sugar

Special Notes

This traditional Swedish apple cake is perfect for fall. The apples create a beautiful pattern on the bottom while the cake bakes on top. The key is to use tart apples for the best flavor. This cake is perfect for serving with coffee or tea. It can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days. For extra flavor, you can add different spices or nuts.

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