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A slice of Swedish Apple Cake topped with fresh apples and spices on a plate
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5 from 2 votes

Swedish Apple Cake

A cozy, moist dessert featuring layers of tender apples and a spiced buttery batter, topped with a rich caramel sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Scandinavian
Keyword: Comfort Food, Easy
Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cake Pan
  • Saucepan

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Butter at room temperature
  • 1 2/3 cups Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 3 cups Diced and Peeled Apples (about 2 large apples)
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts (optional)

Caramel Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups Brown Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Half & Half
  • 4 tablespoons Butter

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round or square cake pan and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the room temperature butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each, then stir in vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. The batter will be thick.
  • Gently fold in the diced apples and optional chopped nuts, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
  • While the cake bakes, make the caramel sauce. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, half & half, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened (about 3-5 minutes).
  • When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and poke small holes all over the top using a skewer or toothpick.
  • Pour the warm caramel sauce over the cake and allow it to soak in for at least 15 minutes before serving.
  • Slice and serve warm, or at room temperature, with more caramel drizzle if desired.

Notes

For a lighter version, sprinkle with powdered sugar instead of caramel sauce. This cake pairs well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.