Description
A cozy, rustic cake filled with tender cinnamon-coated apples nestled in a buttery batter. This Swedish dessert is comforting, simple, and packed with warm spice—perfect for family gatherings, fall afternoons, or anytime you crave an old-fashioned treat.
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for apples)
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
(Optional crumble topping)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round springform or cake pan.
- In a bowl, toss chopped apples with cinnamon and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Spread 2/3 of the batter into the prepared pan.
- Spoon the apples over the batter evenly.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining batter on top of the apples.
- (Optional) Mix crumble topping ingredients and sprinkle over the cake.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
- Let cool for 15–20 minutes before removing from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.