Swedish Apple Cake Recipe (Äppelkaka)

Swedish Apple Cake is a cozy, cinnamon-kissed cake filled with sliced apples and a delicate, buttery batter. It’s perfect served warm with vanilla sauce, whipped cream, or ice cream.

Ingredients

• 2–3 medium apples, peeled and sliced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp sugar (for apples)
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup (60ml) milk

Directions

1. 1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan or round cake pan.
4. 2. Prepare the Apples
5. Peel, core, and thinly slice:
6. 2–3 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or other firm apples)
7. Toss with:
8. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
9. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10. 1 tablespoon sugar
11. Set aside.
12. 3. Make the Batter
13. In a bowl, beat:
14. 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
15. 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar
16. until light and fluffy.
17. Add:
18. 2 large eggs, one at a time
19. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
20. In another bowl, mix:
21. 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
22. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
23. Pinch of salt
24. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with:
25. 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
26. until smooth.
27. 4. Assemble the Cake
28. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
29. Arrange the apple slices on top in a circular pattern.
30. Sprinkle with a bit more cinnamon and sugar (optional).
31. 5. Bake
32. Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and the top is golden.
33. Let cool slightly before serving.