Description
Step into the heart of Swedish tradition with this delightful Swedish Apple Cake, a cozy dessert that wraps you in warmth and nostalgia. This cake features tender, diced apples spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, all enveloped in a rich, buttery batter. Drizzled with homemade caramel sauce, each slice transforms casual gatherings into cherished memories. Perfect for any coffee break or family celebration, this recipe is not only easy to make but also versatile enough to adapt to your taste. Whether served warm with whipped cream or cooled with a scoop of ice cream, each bite radiates comfort and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup butter (room temperature)
- 1 ⅔ cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 cups diced & peeled apples (about 2 large apples)
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 ⅓ cups brown sugar
- 2 tbsp half & half
- 4 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until combined.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix well. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in diced apples and nuts if using.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare caramel sauce by heating brown sugar, half & half, and butter in a saucepan until smooth.
- Once baked, drizzle caramel sauce over the cake and return it to the oven for another 10-15 minutes.
- Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Use fresh, crisp apples for optimal flavor. Customize by adding dried fruits or varying spices.