Easy Norwegian Apple Cake Recipe
A cozy Norwegian-style apple cake scented with cinnamon and cardamom, crowned with sugared apples. Simple batter, huge aroma.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 1.75 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp fine salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon divided
- 0.5 tsp ground cardamom
- 3 cup thinly sliced apples, peeled and cored tart-sweet variety preferred
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp turbinado sugar for topping
- 2 tbsp sliced almonds optional, for topping
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform or cake pan and line the bottom with parchment.
- Toss the sliced apples with lemon juice and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; set aside to lightly macerate.
- Whisk melted butter and sugar until glossy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in the milk until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and cardamom.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until no dry streaks remain; do not overmix.
- Spread batter in the pan. Arrange apples on top in circles. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar and almonds.
- Bake 38–45 minutes, until golden and a tester comes out clean from the center.
- Cool 15 minutes in the pan, then release and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Try a pearl sugar sprinkle instead of turbinado, or add a handful of raisins under the apples. Serve with lightly sweetened whipped cream or vanilla custard. Store covered at room temperature up to 2 days, or refrigerate for 4 days.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Norwegian Apple Cake Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.