Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Swedish Apple Cake with Caramel. This moist and spiced cake topped with tender apple slices and a sweet caramel drizzle is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 large apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
For Topping:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan or round cake pan.
- Prepare Apples: Toss sliced apples with lemon juice and set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, arrange apple slices on top, drizzle with caramel sauce, and bake for 40–45 minutes until done.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, then serve warm or at room temperature with extra caramel sauce and powdered sugar.
Notes
- Best served slightly warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor contrast with the caramel.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
