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Swedish Apple Cake with Caramel

A warm, spiced apple cake topped with luscious caramel, embodying comfort and nostalgia from Swedish kitchens.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Baked Goods, Swedish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 medium-sized apples, peeled and sliced Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for best flavor.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Plus a little for sprinkling on apples.
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • to taste caramel sauce for drizzling Store-bought or homemade.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Peel and slice the apples, sprinkle them with a little cinnamon, and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, beat the eggs before adding the melted butter and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the sliced apples until evenly coated with the batter.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Finishing Touch
  1. Let the cake cool for a few minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack.
  2. Once cool, drizzle generously with caramel sauce.

Notes

For best results, don’t overmix the batter, and consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or a splash of lemon juice for enhanced flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, or refrigerate for a week.