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Delicious Swedish Apple Cake

Delicious Swedish Apple Cake: Your Cozy Fall Treat

Delicious Swedish Apple Cake is a heartwarming dessert filled with tender apples and warm spices, perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Swedish
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 2 large Large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract opt for pure extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour a gluten-free blend can be used
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder check for freshness
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt essential in all baking
  • 1 cup Whole Milk almond milk can be substituted
  • 3 large Large Apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced; use a mix of tart and sweet
For the Topping
  • 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar sweetens and enhances crust
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon adds a warm spice flavor
  • 0.25 cup Sliced Almonds optional for nutty flavor

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • separate bowl for dry ingredients
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add each egg one at a time, mixing well, followed by vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients alternating with milk.
  5. Fold in the thinly sliced apples gently until evenly distributed.
  6. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top; mix the topping ingredients and sprinkle on top.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature eggs and avoid overmixing to maintain the cake's tenderness. Mix a variety of sweet and tart apples for depth of flavor.

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