Swedish Apple Cake, Desserts, Apple Recipes, Caramel (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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½ cup butter, room temp.
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1 ⅔ cup sugar.
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2 eggs.
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1 ½ teaspoons vanilla.
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1 ½ cups flour.
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1 teaspoon baking soda.
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1 teaspoon salt.
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1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon.
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½ teaspoon nutmeg.
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3 cups diced & peeled apples (~2 large apples).
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Optional: ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
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1 ⅓ cup brown sugar.
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2 tablespoons half & half.
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4 tablespoons butter.
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
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In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
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Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined, then fold in the diced apples and optional nuts.
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Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
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To make the caramel: When the cake has been baking for 30 minutes, start the caramel. Add brown sugar, half & half, and butter to a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until smooth and combined.
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Remove the cake from the oven and pour the caramel over the top. Return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, or until the caramel is crackling and the cake is cooked through.
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Allow the cake to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
# Notes:
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes.
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Cooking Time: 50 minutes.
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Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Yield: Serves 8.