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Sharlotka: The first apple recipe that most Russian kids learn

This simple dessert is known to everyone in Russia, but it actually originated in Britain in the 18th century and was known as “Charlotte”. This apple bread pudding was first invented by peasants, but the Russian version of “Charlotte” was invented in London at the beginning of the 19th century by French chef Marie-Antoine Carême, who was in the service of Russian Czar Alexander I. Later, this recipe became so popular that it was simplified from having Bavarian cream and savoiardi cookies to being an easy-to-prepare pie with biscuit and apples. Even the name was modified to “Sharlotka”.

Ever since I was little, my mom used to make sharlotka on special occasions. When my grandma would visit us, which was rare, because she lived in another city, mom would always bake it for us. As a child I associated sharlotka with those visits, as well as with big family dinners.

Later, when I was about 8, I decided that I needed to know how to make sharlotka myself. This was the first recipe I ever tried to do by myself. At that time, it seemed like a very complicated task with a lot of work, but it was always worth the effort. Since then, it has become my “go to” recipe.

This was also one of the first dishes I made for my Mexican husband. He loved it so much that, in time, he showed this recipe to his mother. So, now my mother-in-law makes sharlotka as an exotic Russian apple cake for her friends and family in Mexico, and it makes me happy to see how such a simple thing unites my family. But most importantly, I think, sharlotka influenced my choice of profession as a pastry chef.

Ingredients:

• 4-5 acidic apples (like Granny Smith)
• 1 cup of flour
• 1 cup of sugar
• 3 eggs
• Salt, cinnamon, cardamom

Cooking:

1. Heat the oven to 180°C. Prepare your cake mold by greasing the surface; butter is your best choice for this purpose.

2. Peel and core your apples, and cut them so you get 8 pieces. Lay out the mold with your apple slices as tight as possible.

3. If you have leftover slices that didn’t fit, then cut them into even smaller pieces and fill the empty places with those. The bottom of your mold should be completely covered with apples.

4. Sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon and cardamom powder on top.

5. Prepare your batter by mixing the dry ingredients in a bowl and adding eggs to them.

6. At first the batter will seem pretty stiff, but keep mixing until it is homogenous and thick.

7. At this point you are ready to pour your batter over the apples; make sure it covers all of them.

8. Place the mold into the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes.

9. It is ready if the toothpick test comes out clean; if not, then give it a little more time. Once it is ready cool it down a little before removing it from the mold. Priyatnogo appetita!

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Easy Italian Apple Cake

Last Updated March 4, 2020 . Published July 24, 2019 By Rosemary 87 Comments

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Italian Apple Cake, a moist soft full of chopped apples anytime cake. A perfect Breakfast, Snack or even Dessert Cake. All it needs is a dusting of powdered sugar!

Italian Apple Cake

I once asked the Italian what in his opinion was National Cake of Italy. He promptly answered “Ciambellone”, with my kids nodding their heads in agreement.

What is an Italian Ciambellone?

If you translate the word Ciambellone you have “Big Donut”, or in other words a Bundt Cake. Simple as that.

So what does this Apple Cake have to do with a Ciambellone? Well this is basically a Ciambellone with apples. And believe me everyone knows how to make an Apple Cake in Italy.

How to make an Apple Cake

• In a medium bowl add the chopped apples and sprinkle with the lemon juice.
• In a large bowl beat the eggs and sugar until creamy and light approximately 3-4 minutes.
• Then add the yogurt and oil, sift the flour, corn starch, baking powder, baking soda and salt directly into the bowl add the zest, then beat until combined.
• Fold in the apples, spoon into the prepared cake pan, sprinkle with a couple of tablespoons of granulated sugar and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes.
• Let cool completely before removing from pan.
• Give it a real Italian touch and dust it with a little powdered sugar.

What makes this Apple Cake Italian?

I actually got this recipe years ago from a friend. So to start this is an Italian Cake because it’s an Italian’s Recipe!!

1. Most Italian cakes are made with oil instead of butter.
2. The flour is always sifted with the baking powder.
3. 90 percent of the time lemon is an added ingredient. Just as it is in this Apple Cake. And because Italians cannot live without lemon!
4. The finished cake is rarely drizzled or frosted unless of course you are making a birthday cake or a Tiramisu.
5. Most Italian cakes are dusted with powdered sugar.
6. These types of cakes are often served at Breakfast and as a snack with an espresso.
7. The perfect cake to serve when a friend comes to visit.

This cake can be made with one bowl, just sift your ingredients directly into the batter like all Italians do.

Can the Apple Cake be Frozen?

Yes this cake can be frozen, just make sure to completely cool the cake and wrap it tightly in plastic then place in an airtight freezer bag. The cake will keep up to 3 months in the freezer.

How to make the best Apple Cake

Since I have a few extra people in the house this week, I decided to make the cake a couple of times. The first time I made it with 3 apples and chopped on the larger size and I used the juice of half a lemon.

My eldest daughter who is not a big lemon lover, only on her fish and in her water! And never in a dessert, decided she could taste too much lemon.

So I decided to make a second cake with only two apples and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. She obviously preferred the second where the rest of us preferred the first.

So you decide more apples and more lemon juice or less? Enjoy!

How to Store a Homemade Apple Cake

The apple cake should be stored in an airtight container in a cool area, it will keep for two to three days. Or you can store it in the fridge for up to five days.

If your house is warm then it is best stored in the fridge, just remove the cake from the fridge 30 minutes before serving.

The best apples for baking

I personally like to use either a Fuji or Royal Gala although a Granny Smith if you like a tartness, or how about a Jonathon or Jonagold, Cortland or Honeycrisp, any of these apples are perfect for baking. Just make sure they are fresh and crisp.

More Delicious Apple Recipes

So if you are looking for a delicious Fall Apple Cake then I hope you give this a try and let me know what you think. Enjoy!

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59 Best Apple Desserts to Make the Most of Fall’s Favorite Fruit

Put your peck from the apple orchard to good use this year.

They say an apple dessert a day keeps the doctor away, but nobody said the apple couldn’t be baked into a dessert! As the weather cools and apples come into season, you may find yourself filling far too many bags at your local apple-picking orchard. When that happens, it’s time to start baking.

These apple recipes will be the sweetest endings to all your fall dinners, or maybe even your Thanksgiving feast. No matter what kind of creative, fruit-infused treat you’re looking for, we promise it can be found on this list, whether it’s a new spin on apple pie or an apple cobbler. Of course, you’ve probably tried countless dessert recipes made with apples, but we doubt you’ve had any this good.

This roundup features a variety of absolutely delectable recipes, including an apple crumb cheesecake pie, a caramel apple poke cake, and apple snickerdoodle cupcakes. (Are you turning on your oven yet?) Even if you’re an amateur baker, we promise you’ll be able to whip up many of these desserts. If you’d like an easy recipe that everyone in your family will love, try the caramel apple bars, the apple streusel French toast bake, or the apple pie fries. For those who are more advanced in the kitchen, we recommend the salted caramel apple crisp, the apple hand pies, or the apple-cinnamon layer cake with salted caramel frosting. (Okay, now you’re definitely turning the oven on!) No matter which apple dessert you decide on, they’re all downright delicious.

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Cinnamon Apple Crumb Cake

Are you ready for fall baking? Cinnamon Apple Crumb Cake is the perfect dessert for crisp weather coming up, just like this Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll Lasagna. But, if you are not a big fan of pumpkin treat, then you must try this coffee cake loaded with apples and crunchy brown sugar-cinnamon streusel crumbs, drizzled with apple cider glaze.

Being a food blogger is not such a simple thing as many of my friends think it is. This time I’m not talking about the usual problems that happen in the kitchen like an unsuccessful frosting of a perfectly backed cupcake or the filling is thin for the 1000. time even though you did everything by the book.

But I’m talking about is the reputation that doesn’t allow you any mistakes. And my friends, sitting with a dessert, usually say “Oh, Vera, this is simply fantastic! And you always succeed in everything you try. But I could never do that, and so it’s better that I come to your place for a sweet bite like this”

A few days ago, answering the phone, I heard my best friend: “Vera, when do you have time for me? I have something very important to tell you! I’ll be there in a few hours. And please, make one of your sweet desserts so we could eat something sweet while talking”. And – click, that was it.

If I had the phone number, I would surely have called Superman because I knew what was coming to me! First, searching on Pinterest. Cheesecake, Cupcakes, Cookies?Nooo, maybe this quick Poke Cake? Hmmm these Apple Muffins look fantastic, too. After an “easy” 45 minutes, the decision was made – Cinnamon Apple Crumb Cake!

And even though it all looks so simple, there are a few completely logical questions: “Have I used all the apples on Apple Cookies?”. Of course, then I had to spend 30 minutes in the shop for buying a few apples. After two hours, luckily without any new problems, Apple Crumb Cake began to spread it’s smell through my home, and I remembered my blog.

Well, it wouldn’t be bad to make a photo of this beautiful coffee cake. And of course, as is common in situations like this, the display was showing the (in)famous message “Change the battery”. 30 more minutes for charging the battery and as soon as the photo session was over, I got the SMS “I’m coming in 20 minutes”. Just enough for washing the dishes, too.

And so, 30 minutes later, talking about the newest gossip and enjoying the Cinnamon Apple Crumb Cake, came the usual “Vera, you really are a genius. Only you can make such a sweet cake without any problems. You have to give me the secret one day”.

“Well, it’s really nothing, my dear. You can do it. All you need is a little good will and things are done by themselves!” 🙂

Craving for more delicious apple desserts!? Check these too:

Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll Lasagna is fun and delicious combo of classic caramel apple pie and yummy cinnamon rolls. This awesome fall treat is delicious dessert, but it is great idea for easy breakfast casserole, too.

Apple Pie Cookies – sticky and chewy, bite sized caramel apple pies.

These warm and comforting Apple Dumplings are incredible by themselves or served with ice cream.

Cinnamon Apple Crumb Cake

• Author: Vera Z.
• Prep Time: 20
• Cook Time: 40
• Total Time: 60
• Yield: 12 1 x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: baking
• Cuisine: American

Description

Are you ready for fall baking? Cinnamon Apple Crumb Cake is the perfect dessert for crisp weather coming up.

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