Best 7 Scandinavian Apple Cake Recipes
In the realm of delectable pastries, the Scandinavian Apple Cake stands out as a true Nordic masterpiece. Originating from the kitchens of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland, this culinary gem is a symphony of flavors and textures that pays homage to the region's rich apple-growing heritage. With its tender crumb, sweet and tangy apple filling, and delicate cardamom spice, this cake is a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. Our collection of recipes offers a diverse range of interpretations, from the classic Swedish Äppelkaka to the Norwegian Eplekake, ensuring that every baker can find their perfect Scandinavian Apple Cake. Whether you prefer a simple, rustic cake or one adorned with a delicate streusel topping, our recipes will guide you through the process of creating this Nordic treasure. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Scandinavia.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
EASY SWEDISH APPLE PIE
Apple pie baked with a cinnamon crust.
Provided by FOXYMINIME
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Toss apples with 1 tablespoon of sugar, and pour them into a pie plate. Thoroughly mix together 1 cup of sugar with the flour, cinnamon, butter, and egg. Spread this evenly over the top of the pie.
- Bake in preheated oven until the apples have cooked and the topping is golden brown, about 40 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 132.5 mg, Sugar 35.4 g
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
APPLETORTE (SCANDINAVIAN APPLE CAKE)
This is very easy and delicious. Use Cortland, Rome, Golden Delicious or McIntosh Apples. By Mark Bittman.
Provided by susie cooks
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Using an electic mixer, cream sugar and butter together.
- Add eggs, one at a time.
- By hand, stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Stir in apples.
- Grease and flour a 9 or 10 inch springform pan or tube pan and pour in the batter.
- Sprinkle liberally with sugar.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
- Cool on rack.
- Serve with ice cream or other topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.4, Fat 33.7, SaturatedFat 20.3, Cholesterol 187.1, Sodium 341, Carbohydrate 77.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 42.3, Protein 8
SCANDINAVIAN APPLE CAKE
Posted by request, this is an adaptation from a recipe found "Scandinavian Cooking" by Beryl Frank. Use leftover bread to make crumbs for this recipe by grinding the bread in a food processor.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a frying pan.
- Combine breads crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon- add to the butter in the pan and stir until mixed and golden brown.
- Divide this mixture into three parts- placing the first portion into a greased deep dish pie plate.
- Pour 1 cup of the applesauce on top to cover.
- Continue with another layer of crumbs, then another layer of applesauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining portion of bread crumbs on top of the last applesauce layer and dot with 2 Tbsp butter.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 25 minutes.
- Allow to cool to room temp before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.4, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 38.1, Sodium 416.6, Carbohydrate 47, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 7.2, Protein 5.7
SWEDISH APPLE CAKE
This cake tastes so decadent. The topping is sweet and crunchy and tops the moist apple cake perfectly! I have great memories of coming home from school and smelling this cake coming out of the oven. YUM!
Provided by GinaJohnson
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 1 9x13
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cream sugar and shortening.
- Add egg and salt.
- Combine with flour, spices, and soda.
- Mix in apples and nuts last.
- Pour in greased 9X13" pan.
- Bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees.
- Spread topping at once over hot cake. It will seem like you don't have enough topping, but just use a fork and knife to spread little chunks all over the cake. Trust me! It's plenty!
- Return to oven for about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3935.6, Fat 149.4, SaturatedFat 51.1, Cholesterol 463.6, Sodium 2940.6, Carbohydrate 631.7, Fiber 16.3, Sugar 453, Protein 36.1
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
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:
- Use a variety of apples. This will give your cake a more complex flavor. Good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady.
- Peel and core your apples before grating them. This will make the cake easier to mix and will prevent the apples from browning.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
Conclusion:
Scandinavian apple cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. It's perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a special holiday dinner. With its moist crumb, sweet apples, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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