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Cake recipe — complete with history, ingredients, instructions, and even a little love for the cake itself. ❤️🍎
Swedish Apple Cake (Äppelkaka)
A Traditional Delight Passed Through Generations
🍽️ Introduction
Swedish Apple Cake, or Äppelkaka, is more than just a dessert — it’s a warm, tender memory baked into golden perfection. Originating from the heart of Sweden’s rustic kitchens, this cake represents the cozy comfort of Nordic hospitality. With tart-sweet apples nestled in a moist, buttery batter and topped with a sugary crust, it’s no surprise this cake is often the first dessert to disappear at family gatherings.
Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, this cake brings smiles with every bite. It’s a dessert for apple lovers, nostalgia seekers, and anyone who craves the magic of home-baked comfort.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Cake
- ½ cup butter (room temperature)
- 1 ⅔ cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2-3 medium apples, peeled and sliced thin (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, but highly recommended)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for balance)
For Topping (Optional but Divine)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling on top)
- A few dots of butter (to melt on the top before baking)
- Chopped almonds or walnuts (optional, for crunch)
🥣 Instructions & Method
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