Swedish Apple Cake Recipe
This apple cake is full of warm spices, tender apples, and a rich caramel glaze. A comforting dessert, perfect for fall, with a delicious caramel topping that adds extra sweetness and depth!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
- ½ cup butter room temp
- 1 ⅔ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 cups diced & peeled apples ~2 large apples
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Caramel
- 1 ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons half & half
- 4 tablespoons butter
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl.
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
Fold in apples and nuts if using.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
For the caramel: In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, half & half, and butter. Heat over medium-low until smooth.
After 30 minutes of baking, pour the caramel over the cake and return to the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the caramel cracks.
Cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.