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Moist Swedish Apple Cake (Äppelkaka) with Cardamom

Close-up of a square slice of moist swedish apple cake with a caramelized, glossy apple topping.
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Follow this simple recipe for a moist, tender Swedish apple cake flavored with traditional cinnamon and cardamom.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sugar, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  6. Spread half of the batter into the prepared cake pan. Arrange half of the sliced apples evenly over the batter.
  7. Spread the remaining batter over the apples. Top with the remaining apple slices, arranging them in a decorative pattern if desired.
  8. Sprinkle the top evenly with the coarse sugar.
  9. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Serve this cake warm for the best flavor.
  • It pairs well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
  • For an extra traditional touch, substitute 1/4 cup of the all-purpose flour with almond flour.

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