Description
Indulge in the warmth of a Swedish kitchen with this delightful Swedish Apple Cake. This cozy dessert captures the essence of traditional fika, featuring tender, spiced apples enveloped in a rich, buttery cake and drizzled with homemade caramel sauce. Perfect for sharing during family gatherings or festive celebrations, each slice is a nostalgic reminder of comfort and happiness. With its inviting flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg, this cake is not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste. Elevate your dessert experience and create cherished memories with this heartwarming treat.
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar; add eggs one at a time and mix well. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry mixture to wet mixture until just combined; gently fold in diced apples and nuts if using.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, prepare caramel sauce by heating brown sugar, half & half, and butter in a saucepan until smooth.
- Drizzle caramel over warm cake and return to oven for an additional 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 (115g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 185mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Use fresh apples for the best flavor. Feel free to customize spices or add nuts as desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.