Let's embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the captivating world of Swedish apple cake, known as "sockerkaka med äpplen." This delightful cake is a true testament to the harmony between simple ingredients and exquisite flavors. Swathed in an embrace of warm spices, each bite reveals a symphony of textures, from the tender crumb of the cake to the juicy burst of caramelized apples. As you delve into the heart of this delectable treat, you'll discover a hidden treasure – a core of sweet, tangy apples, perfectly balanced against the subtle sweetness of the cake. So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and prepare to be enchanted by the magic of Swedish apple cake.
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SWEDISH APPLE CAKE
This wonderful, moist cake was a childhood favorite. The brown sugar topping perfectly sets off the apples and spices.
Provided by Laura
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian
Time 1h25m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- To make the cake, cream the sugar and shortening together in a mixing bowl. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Sift the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together in a second bowl. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture. Fold in the apples and walnuts until evenly blended. Spoon the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
- To make the topping, place the milk, margarine, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir to dissolve the brown sugar, and cook until the margarine melts. Remove the cake from the oven and place it on a baking sheet to prevent spillovers. Pour the topping over the cake.
- Return the cake and baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Cool to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.4 calories, Carbohydrate 92.5 g, Cholesterol 41.7 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 261 mg, Sugar 73.9 g
FLUFFY SWEDISH APPLE CAKE
This is a favorite cake in Sweden. It's a simple, buttery cake filled with cinnamon-sugar apple slices. It reminds me of a pound cake, but with a yummy apple cinnamon topping. The presentation is made really pretty by arranging the apple slices. You can serve this as a coffee cake or as a dessert. You can re-heat slices in the microwave if you like it warmed. Recipe from Epicurious.
Provided by LifeIsGood
Categories Dessert
Time 1h35m
Yield 10-12 slices
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Grease and flour pan, preferably an 8½-inch or 9-inch spring form pan.
- Sift together flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl beat butter until light. Gradually beat in sugar until fluffy. Beat in first egg, then second egg. Beat in ¼ cup of flour mixture, then third egg. Slowly mix in remaining flour mixture, alternating with the ¼ cup of milk or water. Pour into prepared pan and smooth top.
- Peel apples; core and cut each into 6 to 8 wedges. Mix the ½ cup sugar with cinnamon. Roll apple wedges in cinnamon sugar and press wedges into cake batter all over the entire cake. Sprinkle any remaining cinnamon sugar over the top of the cake, and if desired strew a few slivered almonds over the top (optional).
- Bake approximately 1 - 1¼ hours, more or less, depending on pan size, until cake tests done when a cake tester is inserted in the center of the cake. Cool briefly, then remove from pan.
SWEDISH APPLE CAKE (SOCKERKAKA MED APPLEN)
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease and flour pan, preferably an 8½-inch or 9-inch spring form pan. Sift together flour and baking powder. Set aside. In a medium-sized mixing bowl beat butter until light. Gradually beat in sugar until fluffy. Beat in first egg, then second egg. Beat in ¼ cup of flour mixture, then third egg. Slowly mix in remaining flour mixture, alternating with the ¼ cup of milk or water. Pour into prepared pan and smooth top. Peel apples; core and cut each into 6 to 8 wedges. Mix the ½ cup sugar with cinnamon. Roll apple wedges in cinnamon sugar and press wedges into cake batter all over the entire cake. Sprinkle any remaining cinnamon sugar over the top of the cake, and if desired strew a few slivered almonds over the top (optional). Bake approximately 1 - 1¼ hours, more or less, depending on pan size, until cake tests done when a cake tester is inserted in the center of the cake. Cool briefly, then remove from pan.
SWEDISH APPLE CAKE
This is a super easy, super tasty recipe that my mom used to make all of the time when I was a kid. This is a wonderful dessert (or even breakfast) in the fall--though it is more like a cobbler then a cake (the more apples you use, the more cobbler-like)! Also, I'm not sure that it really is a Swedish recipe as it was shared by a Greek neighbor, but it is still great! Update: I realize that it seems strange, but this recipe really doesn't need extra leavening--I have double-checked a number of times as it seems like it should have some! Though I don't think it would hurt to add some... :-)
Provided by Dwynnie
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix apple slices with lemon juice.
- Fill a greased 2-quart casserole (or 8 inch square Pyrex dish) with apple slices.
- Sprinkle apples with 1 Tbs sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Mix together melted butter, sugar, flour, egg, and nuts to form a doughy batter.
- Scrape batter on top of apples and smooth out.
- Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour or until top is golden.
- Let cool for 15 minutes in pan on rack and then serve from pan with ice cream--do not invert. Or let cool completely in pan and serve room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.1, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 72.2, Sodium 132.4, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 32.6, Protein 3.9
Tips:
- For a crispier crust, use cold butter and work it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- To ensure the cake bakes evenly, use a springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- To prevent the apples from sinking to the bottom of the cake, toss them in a mixture of flour, sugar, and cinnamon before adding them to the batter.
- For a more intense apple flavor, use a variety of apples, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the apples by hand using a box grater.
Conclusion:
Swedish apple cake, also known as sockerkaka med applen, is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your household. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and enjoy it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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