“If you make one homemade treat this fall, make sure it’s THIS ONE.”
This Swedish Apple Cake is a moist and tender dessert, bursting with warm spices and juicy apples, topped with a rich, buttery caramel glaze. It’s a comforting and elegant treat, perfect for fall get-togethers or a cozy afternoon indulgence.
Swedish Apple Cake
Ingredients
Cake:
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Butter, softened | ½ cup |
| Sugar | 1 ⅔ cups |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla extract | 1 ½ teaspoons |
| Flour | 1 ½ cups |
| Baking soda | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 ½ teaspoons |
| Ground nutmeg | ½ teaspoon |
| Peeled and diced apples (~2 large) | 3 cups |
| Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional) | ¼ cup |
Caramel Sauce:
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Brown sugar | 1 ⅓ cups |
| Half & half | 2 tablespoons |
| Butter | 4 tablespoons |
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan thoroughly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until fluffy and smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in the diced apples and nuts if using.
- Bake Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Make Caramel Sauce: About 30 minutes into baking, prepare the caramel by combining brown sugar, half & half, and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir frequently until smooth and well blended, but do not boil.
- Add Caramel & Continue Baking: Remove cake from oven and pour the caramel sauce evenly over the top. Return the cake to the oven for another 10-15 minutes until the caramel bubbles and crackles, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve: Let the cake cool at least 15 minutes before releasing from the pan and slicing.
This Swedish Apple Cake is sure to delight with its tender crumb and rich caramel topping. What’s your favorite autumn dessert?
