Here’s a simple recipe for Swedish Apple Cake (Äppelkaka) that you can try at home:
### Ingredients
– **For the Cake:**
– 4 medium apples (preferably tart varieties like Granny Smith)
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
– **For Topping:**
– 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
### Instructions
1. **Preheat the Oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. **Prepare the Apples:** Peel, core, and slice the apples. Toss them with a little cinnamon if desired, then set aside.
3. **Mix the Batter:**
– In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
– Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
– In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
– Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
4. **Combine Apples and Batter:** Fold the sliced apples into the batter until they are evenly distributed.
5. **Bake:** Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Sprinkle the top with sugar and a bit of cinnamon if you like.
6. **Bake:** Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. **Cool and Serve:** Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy your homemade Swedish Apple Cake!
