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Authentic & Easy Swedish Apple Cake (Äppelkaka) with Cardamom and Cinnamon

A moist slice of swedish apple cake, topped with toasted almonds and powdered sugar, served on a white plate.
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Make a moist, tender Swedish Apple Cake, known as Äppelkaka. This recipe features classic Scandinavian flavors like cardamom and cinnamon, creating a comforting dessert perfect for serving with coffee or ice cream.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 medium tart apples (like Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cardamom, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Arrange the thinly sliced apples over the batter layer. Sprinkle lightly with 1 tablespoon of sugar and a pinch of cinnamon.
  8. Spoon the remaining batter over the apples, spreading gently to cover.
  9. Arrange the remaining apple slices decoratively on top of the batter. Sprinkle the top evenly with the sliced almonds.
  10. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • For an extra moist apple cake, use slightly softer apples.
  • Serve this Scandinavian baking classic warm with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
  • You can substitute half the all-purpose flour with almond flour for a richer texture.

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Find it online: https://kingscook.com/swedish-apple-cake-recipe/