A golden-brown cake with a slice cut out, revealing its tender structure and a layer of apples.

Apple pie "Charlotka"

A tender and aromatic cake made with soft sponge cake and juicy apple slices. This dessert is perfect with cocoa or tea, offering a feeling of homey warmth and comfort.

Super easy
1 Hr10 Mins
Desserts

Ingredients

  • Apple
    3-4 pcs
  • Eggs
    4 pcs
  • Sugar
    1 cup
  • Baking powder
    1 tsp.
  • Plain flour
    1 cup
  • Unsalted butter
    20 g

Cooking instructions

  • 1.

    This recipe is for a 26 cm round dish.

    Preheat the oven to 180°C

  • 2.

    In a large bowl, beat the eggs with sugar using a mixer until smooth. Beat for about 5-8 minutes, or until the mixture turns pale and increases in volume.

  • 3.

    Gently add the flour and baking powder, then use a silicone spatula to mix until the flour is fully blended into the batter.

  • 4.

    Grease the bottom and sides of the baking dish with butter.

  • 5.

    Peel the apples, remove the cores, and cut them into thin slices. If desired, drizzle with lemon juice to keep them from browning.

  • 6.

    Arrange the prepared apple slices on the bottom of the baking dish.

  • 7.

    Spread the batter evenly over the apples.

  • 8.

    Bake the charlotte in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a golden crust forms. Once baked, allow it to cool in the pan for a bit, then remove and, if desired, dust with powdered sugar after it has cooled completely.

Which apples to choose

It’s best to choose firm, sweet-tart apples. The tartness of the apples helps balance the sweetness of the batter, making the dessert less overly sweet, while adding a delightful aroma and juiciness that enhances the charlotte’s taste and appeal.