Danish Apple Cake Recipe

Indulge in this legendary Danish Apple Cake, a family recipe passed down through generations! Based on Lilian Kaufman's 1966 "Bo Bedre's Bagebog," this Reinette-kage is the ultimate comfort dessert. Imagine moist, tender cake bursting with the warm spice of apples, perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and hazelnuts, or a splash of sherry or dessert wine. Freezes beautifully for easy reheating later. This isn't just a cake; it's a taste of Danish heritage and pure baking bliss!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 433 kcal
Protein 12g
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Ingredients for Danish Apple Cake

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How to Make Danish Apple Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Peel, core, and slice the apples. Gently fold the apples into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 60-80 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Serve warm with your favorite toppings: vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chopped hazelnuts, sherry, or dessert wine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

88g

Carbs

13g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Danish Apple Cake?

Danish Apple Cake takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Danish Apple Cake?

Danish Apple Cake has approximately 433 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 44 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Danish Apple Cake?

The key ingredients for Danish Apple Cake are Cooking Apples, Plain White Flour, White Sugar, Butter, Eggs, Baking Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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