Description
Swedish Apple Cake is a delightful dessert that combines a spiced, moist cake with tender, juicy apples. The cake is topped with a rich caramel glaze, adding a sweet and buttery finish to each slice. This cake is perfect for fall or any time you crave a comforting, home-baked treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- ½ cup butter, room temperature
- 1 ⅔ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 cups diced and peeled apples (approximately 2 large apples)
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- For the Caramel:
- 1 ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons half & half
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Combine and Fold: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until combined. Fold in diced apples and nuts.
- Bake the Cake: Transfer batter to the springform pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Prepare Caramel: While the cake bakes, combine brown sugar, half & half, and butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until smooth.
- Add Caramel: Pour caramel over the cake after 30 minutes of baking. Return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Apple Choice: Use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Nut-Free Option: Omit the nuts if preferred.
- Serving Tip: Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Swedish Apple Cake Recipe