Apple Cake

Swedish Apple Cake

Ingredients:

½ cup butter, room temperature

1 ⅔ cups sugar

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

2 eggs

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

1 ½ cups peeled and sliced apples (about 2 medium apples)

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan.

2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. You can use a hand mixer or stand mixer for this.

3. Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.

5. Fold in the sliced apples and spices (cinnamon and nutmeg). The batter will be thick.

6. Spoon the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.

7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

9. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Enjoy your Swedish Apple Cake! It's sure to be a hit at any family gathering.