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Swedish Apple Cake

Swedish Apple Cake
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If you’re in search of a delightful and comforting dessert, look no further than Swedish Apple Cake. This easy-to-make cake features tender apples nestled in a soft, buttery base, enriched with warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom. Perfect for any occasion—whether enjoyed at breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or as a sweet ending to dinner—this cake is sure to please everyone around the table. With its simple preparation and versatile flavor profile, you’ll find it becomes a go-to recipe in your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom (optional)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
  2. Peel, core, and slice the apples; set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom.
  4. In another bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and yogurt until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan; layer half of the apple slices on top.
  7. Add remaining batter over apples and top with the rest of the apple slices.
  8. Mix sugar and cinnamon for topping; sprinkle over the cake.
  9. Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool before serving.

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