Description
This Swedish Apple Cake is a warm and comforting dessert with a rich caramel topping. It’s loaded with tender apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg, giving it that perfect fall flavor. The homemade caramel glaze adds the finishing touch for a delectable treat that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
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½ cup butter, room temp
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1 ⅔ cup sugar
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2 eggs
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1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
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1 ½ cups flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
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½ teaspoon nutmeg
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3 cups diced & peeled apples (~2 large apples)
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Optional: ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
For the Caramel:
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1 ⅓ cup brown sugar
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2 tablespoons half & half
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4 tablespoons butter
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
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In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla.
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Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in apples and nuts (if using).
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Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
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While the cake is baking, prepare the caramel: in a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, half & half, and butter. Heat over medium-low, stirring frequently until smooth (no need to boil).
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After the cake has baked for 30 minutes, remove from the oven and pour the caramel over the top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the caramel is cracking and the cake is cooked through.
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Allow the cake to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
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Be sure to allow the cake to cool slightly before cutting so the caramel can set.
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You can use any type of apple, but tart apples like Granny Smith work wonderfully in this cake.
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If you don’t have a springform pan, you can use a regular cake pan, but be sure to grease it well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg