Sharlotka

Name: Sharlotka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 4 tart apples, sliced; 4 large eggs; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp powdered sugar

A classic airy sponge cake baked over sliced tart apples. It features a delicate crisp top crust with a tender sponge interior.

55 minEasyServes 8180 cal/serving

RussianDessertOvenVegetarianKosher-styleNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

4 tart apples, sliced
4 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a springform pan with parchment paper.
2

Arrange 4 sliced tart apples evenly across the bottom of the prepared pan.
3

Beat 4 large eggs and 1 cup granulated sugar together in a large bowl with a mixer until pale and thick, about 5 minutes.
4

Fold in 1 tsp vanilla extract and gently stir in 1 cup all-purpose flour until just combined.
5

Pour the batter evenly over apples in the pan.
6

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the cake center comes out clean.
7

Cool completely, then dust the top with 2 tbsp powdered sugar before serving.

Questions

Can I make Sharlotka gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Sharlotka keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Sharlotka?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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