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
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.
This recipe is for a 26 cm round dish.
Preheat the oven to 180°C
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.
Gently add the flour and baking powder, then use a silicone spatula to mix until the flour is fully blended into the batter.
Grease the bottom and sides of the baking dish with butter.
Peel the apples, remove the cores, and cut them into thin slices. If desired, drizzle with lemon juice to keep them from browning.
Arrange the prepared apple slices on the bottom of the baking dish.
Spread the batter evenly over the apples.
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.
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.