Russian Apple Sharlotka Cake

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If you’re looking for something to bake with all those wonderful Autumn apples, take a look at this Apple Sharlotka Cake. This traditional Russian apple cake is super simple and made with ingredients you are likely to already have in your kitchen.

Enjoy a Russian Apple Sharlotka Cake

In fact, it’s so easy to make that you can whip it up as a treat for unexpected  visitors.

The secret is the apples. Granny Smith apples work best because they are a bit tart, making them the perfect baking apples for most desserts. They are really the star of the show in this cake, especially when they bake up soft and sweet, surrounded by a moist and delicious cake.

If you are striving to eat healthier, but still looking to satisfy your  sweet tooth, Apple Sharlotka Cake is actually a decent choice. There is no butter in the batter, and no frosting either. And with all those apples, you can even pat yourself on the back that you’re getting in a serving or two of fruit!

Serving the Sharlotka

A sharlotka is delicious for just about any occasion. It’s a traditional recipe, but it’s not associated with a particular holiday or event. So feel free to enjoy it when you like!

We particularly enjoy serving it not only as a dessert, but also for brunch. If your menu would call for serving a pound cake or a coffee cake, an apple sharlotka will fit in just fine. 

And I’d be remiss if I didn’t tell you that it’s also good for breakfast! Shhhh! 

Ingredients you need to make an Apple Sharlotka Cake

• 6 large eggs
• 1 C sugar
• 1 1/3 C flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 4 large granny smith apples, peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch chunks
• 1/4 C powdered sugar for dusting

How to make the Russian Apple Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line bottom of springform pan with parchment paper and spray the sides and bottom with baking Pam spray.
3. Using a standing mixer, whisk together the 6 eggs on high speed until foamy.
4. Gradually mix in the sugar and continue mixing until stiff with peaks. About 8-10 minutes.
5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, and baking powder.
6. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients into the wet using a rubber spatula until combined.
7. Fold in the chopped apples, leaving 1 cup for topping, and vanilla until combined.
8. Pour batter into springform pan and spread remaining chopped apples on top. 
   

   We like to use a springform pan for this cake. It’s easy to remove the cake, particularly if you will be serving it on a cake stand.

9. Bake in the oven for 55 minutes.
10. Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely before removing the sides of the springform pan.
11. When ready to serve, dust powdered sugar on top and enjoy!

More delicious cake and cupcake recipes to try:

• Black Forest Dump Cake made in the Instant Pot
• Pumpkin Pudding Cake
• The Dowager Countess’s Cherry and Peach Trifle (inspired by Downton Abbey)
• Red Velvet Poke Cake
• Slow Cooker Gingerbread Cake
• Baby Shark Cupcakes
• Maple Bacon Cupcakes
• Easter Bunny Cupcakes
• Chocolate Thanksgiving Cupcakes

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