Danish Apple Cake
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Danish Apple Cake
Description
Danish Apple Cake features a soft batter of butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and a blend of flour, baking powder, and salt. The cake is assembled by layering half of the thinly sliced apples coated with a cinnamon and sugar mix at the bottom of a prepared springform pan, pouring the batter over them, and topping with the remaining apples arranged in a circular pattern on the batter’s surface. The remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture is sprinkled atop to provide a sweet, spiced finish.
During baking at 350°F, the cake develops a tender crumb while the apples soften and slightly caramelize, creating a harmonious balance between moist cake and fruit. The use of large tart apples sliced thinly ensures even cooking and integrates the fruit through the layers.
This cake is ideal served warm or at room temperature and pairs well with cream or custard. It can be prepared ahead and stored properly.
Notes advise lining the springform pan with parchment and preparing the pan with baking spray to ensure easy release. The recipe includes tips for beating butter and sugar thoroughly and gently folding the flour mixture to maintain cake moisture.
Ingredients
For the cinnamon-sugar mixture:
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
For the cake:
- 1 cup sugar
- 8 ounces butter at room temperature
- 4 egg room temperature, large
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 apple large
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Spray the pan with baking spray and rub with a paper towel to evenly coat.
- In a small bowl, combine ½ cup sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
- Combine flour,baking powder and salt. Stir well.
- Peel and core apples, cut into quarters and then cut each quarter into thin slices.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until thick and smooth. Add vanilla then add eggs, one at the time, beating for 30 seconds after each addition. Stop to scrape down sides of bowl once or twice.
- With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture and mix just until combined.
For the cinnamon-sugar mixture:
- Combine the apples with the cinnamon/sugar mixture. Add half of the apples to the prepared pan. Pour batter over apples and smooth batter to edges of pan. Starting in the center, add remaining apples in a circular pattern on top of the batter. Sprinkle any remaining cinnamon/sugar mixture over the top of the apples.
- Bake cake for one hour. Cover loosely with foil and bake another 15-20 minutes or until set in the center. Check to see if a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a baking rack before removing outer ring. Serve warm or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream. Enjoy!
Notes
- Line the springform pan with parchment paper and coat with baking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cake removal.
- Beat butter and sugar until thick and smooth for a tender crumb.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition to incorporate air and maintain texture.
- Slice apples thinly and combine with cinnamon-sugar mixture for even spiced fruit layers.
- Arrange apples carefully to create a decorative top layer for visual appeal.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 191mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 460IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3.9mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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