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Sharlotka-Russian Apple Cake

 Sharlotka apple cake is a delightful Russian dessert that combines layers of sweet and tangy apples with a tender cake base, all topped with a dusting of powdered sugar.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course cake, Dessert
Cuisine Apple cake,, Cake,, Dessert,, Eastern European,, Russian
Servings 8 people
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Round cake tin 9-inch (23 cm)
  • 1 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Knife for apples
  • 1 Cake stand or serving plate
  • 1 Sieve for powdered sugar
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large apples
  • 1 cup  granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter For the backing form
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Cut the Apples
  • Preheat the Oven
  • Make the Cake Dough
  • Layer the Apples and Dough
  • Bake
  • Cool and Dust with Powdered Sugar
  • Serve

Notes

  1. Cut the Apples:
  • Cut, core, and thinly slice the apples. Place them in a bowl and toss with a tablespoon of sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
  1. Preheat the Oven:
  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake tin.
  1. Make the Cake Dough:
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and the remaining granulated sugar until the mixture becomes very pale and slightly thickened.
  • Add the vanilla extract and lemon juice and mix until well combined.
  • Add sour cream
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt and cinnamon
  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until you have a smooth cake dough. Be careful to not to over mix, so dough will be soft and fluffy.
  1. Layer the Apples and Dough:
  • Cover the backing tin with parchment paper.
  • Pour a small amount of the cake dough into the prepared cake tin, spreading it evenly.
  • Arrange a layer of apple slices on top of the dough.
  • Repeat the process, alternating layers of batter and apple slices, until all the apples and dough are used up. Finish with a layer of apple slices on top.
  1. Bake:
  • Place the cake tin in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  1. Cool and Dust with Powdered Sugar:
  • Allow the Sharlotka apple cake to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once the cake has cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar for a decorative finish.
  1. Serve:
  • Slice and serve your delicious Sharlotka apple cake as a delightful dessert or a sweet treat with tea or coffee.
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