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The Ultimate Moist & Easy Swedish Apple Cake (Äppelkaka)

Two moist slices of amazing swedish apple cake, showing layers of apple and cinnamon, served on a white plate.
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Bake this moist, tender Swedish Apple Cake, flavored with classic cardamom and cinnamon. This easy recipe brings the comforting taste of Scandinavian baking right to your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 medium apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for sprinkling
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and cardamom. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and 1 cup of sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  6. Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan.
  7. Arrange half of the thinly sliced apples over the batter.
  8. Spread the remaining batter over the apples. Top with the remaining apple slices, arranging them in a decorative pattern if you wish.
  9. In a small bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon for sprinkling. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top layer of apples.
  10. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an extra cozy dessert, serve this Swedish Apple Cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with almond flour.
  • This cake keeps well stored at room temperature, covered, for up to three days.

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