Description
A delightful Swedish Apple Cake that’s perfect for any occasion, featuring layers of tender apples and a moist, flavorful cake base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Peel and slice apples thinly
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla
- Gradually add flour mixture and milk
- Pour batter into prepared pan
- Arrange apple slices on top
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden
- Cool and dust with powdered sugar
Notes
- Can be made 24 hours in advance
- Warm individual slices in microwave for 10-15 seconds
- Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples work best
- Can be adapted for dietary restrictions
- Check doneness with toothpick test
- Pears or berries can be added
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Swedish apple cake, apple dessert, European cake, easy apple cake, traditional Swedish dessert
