Easy Danish Apple Cake

Danish Apple Cake, also known as Æblekage, is a traditional Danish dessert that is often served with whipped cream or vanilla sauce.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Easy Danish Apple Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Danish Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 stick Unsalted butter
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 3 Apples
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
4. Peel and core the apples, then slice them into thin wedges. Toss the apple slices with cinnamon.
5. Spread half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Arrange half of the apple slices on top. Repeat with the remaining batter and apple slices.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 28g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.