Here’s a cozy, classic Swedish apple cake—simple, soft, and full of warm flavors 🍎
🇸🇪 Swedish Apple Cake (Äppelkaka)
🧾 Ingredients
- 2–3 apples (peeled, sliced)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 100g butter (melted)
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: breadcrumbs or crushed biscuits (for layering)
🔥 Instructions
1. Prepare apples
- Peel and slice apples
- Toss with a little sugar and cinnamon
- (Optional) Lightly sauté in butter for extra flavor
2. Make the batter
- Beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy
- Add melted butter and vanilla
- Mix in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt
3. Assemble
- Grease a baking dish
- (Optional) Sprinkle breadcrumbs on the base
- Add a layer of apples
- Pour batter over the top
- Add a few extra apple slices on top for a pretty finish
4. Bake
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–40 minutes
- Until golden brown and set in the center
🍰 Serve
- Best served warm
- Dust with powdered sugar or serve with cream or vanilla sauce
😋 Tips
- Use slightly tart apples for better flavor balance
- Don’t overmix the batter—it keeps the cake soft
- Let it cool a bit before slicing so it holds together
If you want, I can also show you the traditional Swedish version with caramelized apples and breadcrumbs (a bit more authentic and extra delicious).
