Description
A traditional Swedish cake with soft, cinnamon-spiced apples baked into a moist, buttery batter. Lightly crisp on top and perfect with cream or custard.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 8)
🔹 Apples
- 3–4 medium apples (peeled, sliced)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
🔹 Batter
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
🔹 Topping (Optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Sliced almonds
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 180°C (350°F)
- Grease a 9-inch (22 cm) round pan
2. Prepare Apples
- Toss apple slices with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice
- Set aside
3. Make Batter
- Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and slightly fluffy
- Add melted butter, milk, and vanilla
- Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until smooth
4. Assemble
- Pour batter into pan
- Arrange apples on top (slightly pressing them in)
- Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and almonds
5. Bake
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set
6. Cool & Serve
- Let cool for 10–15 minutes
- Serve warm or at room temperature
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla custard
- Pair with tea or coffee
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert
💡 Tips & Variations
- Use tart apples for best flavor balance
- Add cardamom for authentic Swedish flavor
- Swap half the flour with almond flour for a richer texture
- Drizzle caramel sauce for extra indulgence
❓ FAQs
What apples work best?
Firm, slightly tart apples (like Granny Smith) hold their shape well.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes! It tastes even better the next day.
How to store?
Keep covered at room temp for 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days.
⚖️ Approx. Nutrition (Per Slice)
- Calories: ~230–280
- Carbs: ~35g
- Fat: ~10g
- Protein: ~4g