Yabluchnyk (Ukrainian Apple Cake)

Yabluchnyk (Ukrainian Apple Cake)

This is a delicious Ukrainian cake that is easy to prepare. You can also use this pastry base with pitted cherries, plums, or sliced peaches.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
1 8-inch square cake
Servings:
12

Ingredients

Streusel Topping

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Cake

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/3 cup cream
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 4 large apples – peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly butter an 8-inch square baking dish.

Step 2
Make the cake: Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a mixing bowl. Cut in butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.

Step 3
Whisk cream and egg together in a small bowl; add to flour mixture and gently mix until a soft dough forms. Press into the prepared baking dish. Layer apples over top in neat rows, overlapping slightly.

Step 4
Make the streusel topping: Whisk brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle topping over apples.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until apples have softened and topping is golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

264
Calories
13g
Fat
37g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 264
% Daily Value *
Total Fat13g 16%
Saturated Fat8g 39%
Cholesterol50mg 17%
Sodium189mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate37g 13%
Dietary Fiber2g 9%
Total Sugars21g
Protein3g
Vitamin C3mg 17%
Calcium61mg 5%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium121mg 3%

*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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