Description

Cozy, comforting, and bursting with warm apple flavor, Swedish Apple Cake is the kind of dessert that feels like a hug in every slice. This easy recipe combines simple pantry staples to deliver a moist, tender crumb with a golden cinnamon-kissed apple topping. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast bakes, healthy snack alternatives, or delicious fall dessert ideas, this cake checks all the boxes. It’s one of those easy recipes that tastes like it came straight from Grandma’s kitchen, making it a must-have in your collection of food ideas and dinner treats.

Ingredients

3 medium apples (Granny Smith or Pink Lady), peeled and sliced thin

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup milk

2 tablespoons brown sugar (for topping)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
Peel, core, and thinly slice apples. Toss with lemon juice and cinnamon. Set aside.
Cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Stir in vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Arrange apple slices on top in a spiral pattern. Sprinkle with brown sugar.
Bake 40-45 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert