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Home » Seasonal » Apple » Sharlotka: Russian Apple Cake

Sharlotka: Russian Apple Cake

Created: January 16, 2014 Updated: March 27, 2023 by Lyuba Brooke 37 Comments *This post may contain affiliate links. Read More...

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I want to share an amazing cake with you today. It’s my favorite Russian cake and it’s so simple to make. Sharlotka is a Russian apple cake, it’s delicate and light. Wonderful to have with your morning tea or as an afternoon snack.

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I know that I already posted one recipe for Sharlotka a couple of years ago but it is time that I update this recipe. Not only that the picture is old, I’ve also improved the recipe. So this is my improved Russian Apple Cake!

This cake is so traditional, just about every Russian knows it and knows how to make it. It’s so easy and has few simple ingredients. The result is amazing. Such a soft, light and delicate cake filled with Granny Smith apples. Even though you can use any apples in this cake, I highly recommend that you use green (Granny Smith) apples. The flavor balance between the sweet cake and sour apples is perfect!

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In the recipe below, I mentioned two ways of baking the cake. You can use either a 9-inch springform or a 9×13 baking pan. Remember the baking time difference when making your choice. To me, baking it in a round springform will make it a little more fancy. If you will be serving it at a party or bringing it to work, fancy it up with a round shape and some powder sugar. But if you’re just making it for a quick family dessert, use a 9×13. It’s quicker and just as delicious!

Sharlotka: Russian Apple Cake

It's my favorite Russian cake and it's so simple to make. Sharlotka is a Russian apple cake, it's delicate and light.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: Russian
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 364kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • 6 small Granny Smith Apples or 4 large ones
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda mix with 1/4 tsp vinegar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 and grease a 9-inch springform pan (cake will rise so make sure that you are using a tall pan not a short cake pan) OR you can use a 9x13 casserole baking pan but watch the bake time.
  • Peel core and dice the apples. Set aside.
  • If using a stand-up electric mixer, use whisk attachment. Beat eggs and sugar on high, for a 2-3 of minutes, until light-yellow, thickened and about triple in size.
  • Lower the speed to low and beat in vanilla and flour. Quickly mix baking soda and vinegar and add it to the batter.
  • Mix batter and apples and add it to the cake pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes (if using 9x13 pan, bake time will be 20-25 minutes).

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg
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Comments

  1. Jessica Sheets says

    December 19, 2018 at 7:42 pm

    I have this in the oven right now. My daughter needed a Russian dessert recipe to bring in her for Christmas Around the World project in 7th grade Geography. Hoping this is a hit with her classmates. It was easy to put together, though it is very different than most cakes I’ve made in the past due to all of the eggs. Anxious to try it.

    I am curious, do you ever add cinnamon to the apples or would that change everything!?! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Natalie says

    January 18, 2018 at 11:42 pm

    5 stars
    I was looking for a good sharlotka recipe for some time now. Looks like this is the winner. Planning to make it tomorrow and will let you know.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      January 20, 2018 at 6:39 pm

      I really hope you like it!!

      Reply
  3. Zoe says

    October 4, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    I would like to know what sort of vinegar do you use in the recipe. Please.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      October 4, 2014 at 9:24 pm

      Hi Zoe! I used just a plain white vinegar. Enjoy!!

      Reply
  4. anna says

    September 15, 2014 at 10:57 pm

    Hi, first of thank you for the arrival.
    Secondly uneasy wondering why 6 eggs? I usually use 3 and find it fine. Is there a reason why so many eggs needed, I mean if it’s really this necessary O’Neill absolutely change my way

    Reply
    • anna says

      September 15, 2014 at 10:58 pm

      Sorry auto correct I said thank you for the article
      Hope you don’t mined the mistakes

      Reply
  5. Tracie says

    August 23, 2014 at 8:06 am

    The recipe calls for flour, but it’s not specific on what kind.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      August 23, 2014 at 9:35 am

      You can just use all purpose flour, Tracie! Thanks!

      Reply
  6. Jelli says

    January 25, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    I have this on my to-do list. It looks so good and the simplest recipes are often the best. Thanks, Lyuba.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      January 26, 2014 at 3:34 pm

      Yay, I hope you make it 😉
      Thank you, Jelli!

      Reply
  7. Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom says

    January 22, 2014 at 2:33 pm

    WOW what a beautiful cake, Lyuba!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      January 22, 2014 at 3:57 pm

      Thank you so much, Kelly!

      Reply
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