Scandinavian · dessert
Danish Apple Cake (Æblekage)
Danish Apple Cake (Æblekage) reads sweetness 7.3, fruity 5.8 and sourness 5.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Scandinavian dessert, about 1 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.9 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 9.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 7.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.3 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.6 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.3 · Fruity 5.8 · Sourness 5.6 · Citrus 5.3 · Richness 4.1 · Floral 3.6 · Umami 0.8 · Herbaceous 0.5
What's in it (8)
- 4 medium apples, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, whipped
- 3 tbsp raspberry jam
Time & effort: about 1 hr (30 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 194.7 kcal, 2.6 g protein, 10.3 g fat, 22.9 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Cook peeled, chopped apples with sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until they break down into a thick compote, then cool.
- Toast breadcrumbs in butter with sugar until golden and crunchy.
- Layer breadcrumbs, apple compote, and whipped cream alternately in glasses or a serving bowl, finishing with cream and a drizzle of raspberry jam.
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