https://marykisner.com/making-a-traditional-swedish-apple-cake/
I’m always on the lookout for apple cake recipes. I’ve shared at least three so far…French apple cake (with rum), German apple cake and Cinnamon apple cake. I’ll put the links at the end of this post. Most baked apple recipes include pies, dumplings, crumbles and crisps. I’ve focused on the apple cakes…for some reason they interest me.
This recipe was described as ‘a classic dessert that captures the essence of Swedish home baking. Made with cooked apples, this beloved treat is perfect for fika or any cozy gathering.’
Of course, that phrase, ‘perfect for fika…’ peaked my interest. Never heard that word before. I looked it up and found:
“Fika is a cherished Swedish tradition that goes beyond a simple coffee break, embodying a social ritual centered around taking time to pause, relax, and connect with others. The term ‘fika’ (pronounced ‘fee-ka’) is derived from a slang inversion of the Swedish word for coffee or tea. It is equally defined by the presence of a sweet or savory snack. The practice is deeply embedded in Swedish culture and is considered essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.”
This recipe came from a website called, https://foodandjourneys.net. Some of the ingredients are listed in grams so I retyped it for my convenience. Here is the recipe:
Prepare the Apples
The first step is to prepare the apples. That takes about half an hour, so don’t preheat the oven too soon!
- Peel and slice the apples (I used three apples and weighed them to be sure).
2. Combine the sliced apples with 1/4 cup honey and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan. Cook about 15-20 minutes over medium-low heat.
3. Drain the apples and set them aside. Discard the liquid.
Make the cake
- Preheat the oven to 350 degreesF. Prepare cake pan or casserole by greasing with butter.
2. Sift together flour and baking powder.
3. Cream sugar and butter in a separate, bigger mixing bowl.
I melted the butter.
4. Add vanilla extract and eggs and continue mixing.
5. Add the sifted dry ingredients and mix well.
6. Transfer about 3/4 of the batter into the prepared pan or casserole. Smooth the top.
7. Add the drained apples, trying to arrange them evenly.
8. Randomly place the remaining batter on top.
9. Place the pan in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until it turns golden on top or a toothpick comes out clean. Set aside to cool.
This Swedish Apple Cake was delicious!
This certainly was not low carb, but it was one more apple cake in my recipe file. Enjoy!
If you’d like to check out the other apple cake recipes, here are those links:
https://marykisner.com/making-french-apple-cake/
https://marykisner.com/making-german-apple-cake/
https://marykisner.com/making-cinnamon-apple-cake/
As always, for comments questions, please contact me directly at maryjkisner@gmail.com