Ingredients You’ll Need 🛒
For the Apple Layer:
- 4 cups (about 4 medium) apples, peeled & thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work great!)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (to prevent browning)
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
- 1½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
For the Cake Batter:
- 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
For the Crunchy Topping:
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Step-by-Step Instructions 👩🍳
1. Prep the Apples
- Toss apple slices with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside to macerate (this draws out their juices for extra flavor!).
2. Make the Cake Batter
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, cream butter + sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs + vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients + milk, mixing just until combined.
3. Layer & Bake
- Spread half the batter into a greased 9-inch springform or square baking pan.
- Arrange spiced apples evenly over the batter.
- Dollop remaining batter on top (it’s okay if it doesn’t fully cover—apples will peek through!).
- Mix sugar + cinnamon and sprinkle over the top.
4. Bake to Golden Perfection
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 mins, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool 15 mins before slicing.
Pro Tips for the Best Swedish Apple Cake 🔥
✔ Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for balanced flavor.
✔ Don’t overmix the batter—keep it tender!
✔ Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
✔ Storage: Keeps well covered at room temp for 2 days (if it lasts that long!).
Serving Suggestions 🍽️
✨ À la mode – Vanilla ice cream melts beautifully into the warm apples.
✨ With a dollop of custard for a Nordic twist.
✨ Drizzled with caramel sauce for extra decadence.
Final Verdict: Taste the Love!
This Swedish Apple Cake is more than dessert—it’s a memory-maker. Every bite is a hug from the past, and I promise it’ll become your family’s new favorite too.
Bake it today and watch it disappear—just like Mom’s! 😊