Description

This Swedish Apple Cake is a comforting dessert loaded with tender apple chunks and warm spices, topped with a rich caramel glaze. Moist, flavorful, and perfect for gatherings, it’s a must-bake for lovers of homemade apple cake. #applecake #swedishrecipes #carameldessert

Ingredients

For the Cake:

1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1 2/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups diced, peeled apples (about 2 large apples)
Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

For the Caramel Topping:

1 1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons half & half
4 tablespoons butter

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
Combine: Add dry ingredients to wet mixture; mix until just combined. Fold in diced apples and optional nuts.
Bake: Pour into pan and bake for 35–40 minutes.
Caramel Sauce: Around the 30-minute mark, heat brown sugar, butter, and half & half in a saucepan over medium-low heat until smooth.
Top and Finish Baking: Pour caramel over cake and return to oven for 10–15 minutes, until bubbling and golden.
Cool and Serve: Let cool at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Best served warm or at room temperature.
Great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples work beautifully in this recipe.