Description
This is a simple and authentic Norwegian apple cake recipe. It’s a moist and delicious dessert, perfect for any occasion. Learn how to make this traditional Norwegian apple cake with cinnamon using easy baking instructions.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan. Arrange half of the sliced apples over the batter.
- Spread the remaining batter over the apples. Top with the remaining apple slices.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the Norwegian apple cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving your delicious Norwegian apple cake.
Notes
- For a gluten-free Norwegian apple cake, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- You can substitute apples with pears or a mix of both.
- Cardamom adds a traditional flavor to this Norwegian apple cake, but you can omit it if you prefer.
- This Norwegian apple cake recipe is a great base for variations; consider adding nuts or a streusel topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Norwegian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg