Description
This Swedish Apple Cake with Caramel is the perfect treat for any occasion, combining the sweetness of Swedish apples with the richness of caramel. The combination creates a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for caramel)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (for caramel)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup granola
- Fresh apple slices (optional, for garnish)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, softened butter, eggs, baking powder, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the diced apples.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, butter, and heavy cream. Cook over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the caramel is smooth.
- Drizzle the caramel over the baked cake.
- Garnish the cake with chopped nuts, granola, fresh apple slices, and powdered sugar, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure the cake is well-baked before adding the caramel for best texture and presentation. Be patient with baking time for optimal flavor. For elegance, serve on a fancy platter or individual plates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg