Swedish apple cake

Swedish Apple Cake (Äppelkaka)

Servings: 6–8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 40–50 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3–4 medium apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)

• 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon (plus extra for apples)

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened

• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ cup (60ml) milk

• 1 tbsp demerara or pearl sugar (for topping, optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round or square baking pan.

2. Prepare apples: Toss sliced apples with a little cinnamon (optional). Set aside.

3. Make batter: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

4. Cream butter & sugar: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.

5. Combine: Alternately mix in flour mixture and milk until just combined.

6. Assemble: Spread half the batter in the pan. Arrange half the apples on top. Repeat with remaining batter and apples. Sprinkle with demerara sugar (if using).

7. Bake: 40–50 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

8. Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with vanilla sauce (vaniljsås), whipped cream, or ice cream!

Variations:

• Add chopped almonds or cardamom for extra flavor.

• Use pears instead of apples.

• For a crumble topping, mix ¼ cup flour, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp butter, and ½ tsp cinnamon; sprinkle before baking.

This cake is lightly sweet, moist, and perfect with a cup of coffee (fika time!). Let me know if you’d like any adjustments! 😊🍏🍰