Here’s a classic Swedish Apple Cake (Äppelkaka) recipe—soft, spiced, and topped with apples and cinnamon.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
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1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon ground cardamom (optional, traditional in Sweden)
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½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
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¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ cup (120ml) milk
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2–3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced thinly
For the Topping:
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) springform or round cake pan.
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Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom.
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Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, alternating with milk, until just combined.
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Assemble: Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Arrange apple slices over the batter in a decorative pattern.
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Add topping: Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon evenly over the apples.
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Bake: Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and serve: Let the cake cool slightly in the pan before removing. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
✅ Tips:
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Swedish apple cake is traditionally lightly spiced—don’t overdo the cinnamon.
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Apples can be peeled or left unpeeled for more texture.
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Using tart apples (like Granny Smith) balances the sweetness of the cake.
If you want, I can also give you a moist Swedish apple cake version with brown sugar and almond topping—it’s extra rich and flavorful. Do you want that version too?
