Description

Indulge in the delicious flavors of this Swedish Apple Cake with a decadent caramel sauce. This rustic dessert is perfect for fall gatherings or anytime you crave a sweet treat.

Ingredients

Main Cake:

2 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt

Caramel Sauce:

½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
Prepare the apples: Toss the sliced apples with lemon juice.
Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk sugar and eggs until light. Add melted butter and vanilla.
Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Combine wet and dry: Add dry ingredients to wet mixture, then fold in apple slices.
Bake the cake: Spread batter in pan and bake for 35–40 minutes.
Make caramel sauce: In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cream, and butter. Cook until thickened.
Finish and serve: Drizzle warm caramel sauce over the cake before serving.

Notes

Best served slightly warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
You can substitute pears for apples or add chopped nuts for extra texture.