By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 8
241 cal · 50 min
Swedish Apple Cake
Recipe GLPR12d63b818f016a
A light, elegant Nordic apple cake featuring a tender butter cake base topped with arranged apple wedges. This simple yet sophisticated dessert is perfect for any occasion, with the fruit subtly sweetened and baked until golden.
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Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
pinch Pinch of salt
1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 1/2 Fuji apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch thick wedges
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter and flour a 9-inch round cake pan, tapping out any excess flour.
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, egg yolk, and sugar until the mixture is pale and thick, about 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in the vanilla extract.
Gently fold the melted and cooled butter into the egg mixture until just combined.
Fold the flour mixture into the batter until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Arrange the apple wedges on top of the batter in a decorative pattern, pressing them in slightly so they are partially submerged.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the cake portion (not the apple) comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate or let cool completely in the pan before serving.
Comments
Every ingredient is a Charlotte staple available at any major chain—flour, sugar, butter, eggs, apples, and baking powder are as common as they come, with no specialty stops required. At roughly $8–10 total for eight servings, the cost per serving lands around $1.25, driven only by butter and eggs, making this genuinely affordable weeknight baking. The stated 50 minutes is honest if you're using pre-peeled apples or a food processor; hand-chopping apples and batter cleanup push it closer to 70, but the core baking time is accurate. It reheats well, feeds a family without fussiness, and requires no special attention once in the oven, though it's not a leftover centerpiece—more of a pantry-friendly dessert or breakfast cake that works perfectly for a casual spread.
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