Sharlotka is a traditional Russian apple cake. I like to make it in a deep pie dish and serve it with a brown sugar glaze in a fashion similar to a pineapple upside-down cake. However, the recipe may also be used (minus the glaze) to make a single loaf, mini loaves, or cupcakes. Traditionally, it is baked in a cast iron skillet.
Ingredients
- 2 Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored, and chopped
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sour cream (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an oversized, deep, glass pie dish and spread apples inside.
Step 2
Combine eggs and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the wire whisk attachment. Mix on the highest setting until eggs are foamy and change in color, 5 to 7 minutes. The goal is to achieve a consistency something close to meringue.
Step 3
Turn stand mixer off and switch the attachment to the standard mixing paddle. With the machine on its lowest setting, add flour, sour cream, salt, baking powder, and vanilla extract. Mix until just incorporated. Batter should be thick, fluffy, and airy. Do not overmix, as it will deflate the batter. Pour batter over apples in the pie dish.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the top turns golden brown and a knife comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Let cool just until it is safe to handle the pan; loosen edges and flip the cake onto a serving platter.
Cook’s Notes:
You can use a hand mixer or a regular beater attachment on a stand mixer if you need to, but it will take a lot longer with a hand mixer.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 231 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat5g | 6% |
Saturated Fat2g | 10% |
Cholesterol119mg | 40% |
Sodium369mg | 16% |
Total Carbohydrate42g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars29g | |
Protein6g | |
Vitamin C2mg | 9% |
Calcium46mg | 4% |
Iron1mg | 8% |
Potassium108mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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