Here’s a cozy, comforting recipe for Swedish Apple Cake (Äppelkaka)—a beloved Scandinavian dessert that’s simple, fragrant with cinnamon, and perfect served warm with whipped cream or vanilla sauce.
Swedish Apple Cake (Äppelkaka)
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 35–40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8
Ingredients
For the Cake Batter:
- ½ cup (1 stick / 115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk (if needed for a softer batter)
For the Apple Topping:
- 2–3 medium apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Optional:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Whipped cream, custard, or vanilla ice cream for serving