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Norwegian Apple Cake (Eplekake)Ingredients:What Are the Best Types Of Apples For Apple Cake?Apples To Avoid In Baking:Apples That Are Great To Bake With:What Tools Do You Need?How to Make Norwegian Apple Cake?Variations:How To Store:More Apple Recipes You Might LoveGet the Recipe
Norwegian Apple Cake (Eplekake)
This Norwegian Apple cake is an authentic, simple cake that is outstanding. Classics are classics for a reason! While I have never been to Norway, I have had versions of this cake throughout my life. This is a butter cake is filled with cinnamon sugar apples, which is perfect paired with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or plain! You can enjoy this apple cake for breakfast with a cup of coffee, as an afternoon snack, or even for dessert!! But I will say that while I am partial to enjoying this cake warm, it is one of those cakes that (in my opinion) is better the next day!
Ingredients:
The ingredient list is pretty straightforward, luckily! Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom for all the measurements and instructions!
Granny Smith Apples, peeled and sliced 1/2- inch thick Granulated sugar Ground cinnamon Salted butter. I like salted specifically in this recipe, as you don’t add any additional salt and it adds flavor. Large Eggs. I always use large eggs in baking unless otherwise stated. Baking powder Milk All purpose flour
What Are the Best Types Of Apples For Apple Cake?
There are so many apples to choose from when you get to the supermarket! They all look so beautiful, but know that all apples are not great for baking! I almost exclusively use Granny Smith apples when I bake this apple cake. These tart apples hold their structure while they bake, not turning to total mush, and are sweet so their flavor really pops!
Apples To Avoid In Baking:
Certain apples are just too soft, or don’t have enough flavor to pack a punch in baking. Here is a list of apples that should be enjoyed fresh or turned into applesauce!
McIntosh Macoun Gala Red Delicious
Apples That Are Great To Bake With:
These apples are firm, sweet, and a little tart. They hold their structure in baking and their flavor really comes through without getting too mushy!
Granny Smith Pink Lady Braeburn Cortland Fuji Honeycrisp
What Tools Do You Need?
This recipe is ultimately very simple, but a few kitchen tools will make the process extra easy!
Make a single layer of apples in the bottom of a springform pan. They can overlap a little, but you want a single layer. Top the apples with the cake batter.
Press the remaining apple slices into the batter vertically making concentric circles in the batter. Then bake the cake in a 350°F oven for 55 – 65 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and set and in the center and a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes in the pan and then run a butter knife around the edges and then release the side of the pan. You can dust the cake with powdered sugar which looks super pretty or serve it with whipped cream or ice cream! A drizzle of caramel would be delicious too!
How To Store:
This cake is great for up to 3 days if stored airtight at room temperature. You can also freeze this cake! It freezes beautifully if stored airtight for up to 30 days. Allow it to thaw out at room temperature and enjoy room temperature or warm it up in the microwave for a few seconds!
Peel and slice the apples and coat them in cinnamon and sugar. Make the easy cake batter
Add sliced almonds, walnuts, or pecans to the top of the cake! Add a few teaspoons of vanilla to the batter to enhance the flavor. Dust the whole cake with powdered sugar for an extra pretty appearance. Drizzle a sweet sugar glaze icing the the top before serving. Add berries to the cake. This would be fantastic with a cup of raspberries thrown into the batter as well! Use peaches instead of apples! Add 1 teaspoon of cardamom to the batter to really give it that Norwegian flavor.
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