Apple Sugar Cake Recipe

Indulge in this delightful Finnish Apple Sugar Cake, a simple yet elegant coffee cake perfect for brunch or afternoon snacks. This recipe, inspired by classic Finnish baking, creates a moist and subtly sweet cake studded with juicy apple slices and topped with a warm cinnamon sugar crumble. A treasured family recipe, it's easy enough for beginners and delicious enough for seasoned bakers. Enjoy with a cup of coffee for the ultimate Scandinavian treat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 354.9 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 4.8 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Sugar Cake

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, plus 2 tablespoons for topping
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • not specified
  • 4-5 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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How to Make Apple Sugar Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x12 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in 4-5 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced. Arrange the apple slices so the edges are facing upwards.
  7. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  8. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the apples.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

127g

Fat

34g

Carbs

19g

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