Apple Sharlotka Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Sharlotka

• Tart Apples
• 4 large eggs
• Granulated Sugar
• Vanilla Extract
• All Purpose Flour
• Ground Cinnamon
• Powdered sugar, for dusting
• Whipped Cream
• Sour Cream

How to Make Apple Sharlotka

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
3. Butter the parchment paper and the sides of the pan.
4. Peel, halve, and core about 6 medium apples (approximately 3 pounds). Chop them into medium-sized chunks.
5. Pile the cut apples directly into the prepared pan.
6. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer or whisk, beat 4 large eggs with ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar until thick and pale yellow ribbons form (about 5 minutes).
7. Beat in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
8. Gradually stir in 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour with a spoon until just combined. The batter will be thick.
9. Carefully spread the batter over the apples, pressing it down gently with a spoon or spatula to ensure it reaches the top of the apple layer.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Let the Sharlotka cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
12. Run a thin knife or spatula around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake.
13. Carefully release the springform pan, then gently lift the cake using the parchment paper overhang and place it on a serving platter.
14. Remove the parchment paper.
15. Dust lightly with ground cinnamon and serve warm or at room temperature, dusted with powdered sugar.
16. Serve with lightly sweetened whipped cream or sour cream.