Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Cake:
2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp cardamom (optional, for extra Scandinavian flavor)
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
½ cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
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For the Topping:
¼ cup brown sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp butter, melted
Sliced almonds (optional, for crunch)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preparing the Apples
Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples.
Toss them with a little cinnamon and sugar to enhance their natural sweetness.
2. Making the Batter
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9-inch cake pan or springform pan.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom.
In another bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until creamy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in milk and vanilla extract.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
3. Assembling the Cake
Pour half of the batter into the greased cake pan.
Arrange half of the apple slices on top.
Pour the remaining batter over the apples.
Layer the rest of the apples on top in a circular pattern.
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4. Adding the Topping
Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
Drizzle over the top of the cake.
Sprinkle with sliced almonds for added crunch (optional).
5. Baking the Cake
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool slightly before serving.