Danish Apple Cinnamon Cake

Transport your taste buds to the cozy kitchens of Denmark with this irresistible Danish Apple Cinnamon Cake—a perfect blend of warm spices, tender apples, and buttery richness. This easy-to-make yet elegant dessert features tart, caramelized apple slices layered atop a soft, cinnamon-infused sponge cake, lending it a rustic charm that will delight your family and guests alike. With simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon, paired with fresh Granny Smith apples and a hint of vanilla, this cake comes together in just over an hour, making it an excellent choice for fall gatherings or an indulgent afternoon treat. Serve it warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream, and let the aroma of cinnamon spice fill your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 210 grams all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 150 grams unsalted butter
• 180 grams granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 pieces large eggs
• 100 milliliters milk
• 2 pieces tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease and line a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

Peel, core, and slice the apples thinly. Toss them in a small bowl with the lemon juice and brown sugar. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Mix in the vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk in two additions, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Arrange the apple slices on top of the batter in a circular pattern, slightly overlapping them for a decorative effect.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Optional: Dust the top of the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1223.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3144.3

Total Fat 148.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 81.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 899.4mg	0%
Sodium 2363.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 433.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 250.0g
Protein 45.5g	0%

Vitamin D 165.4IU	0%
Calcium 364.8mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 1095.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.1%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 53.3%