I’m still recovering from another round of illness, but that won’t stop me from baking! I came across this recipe via Instagram and thought it looked like such a tasty and interesting cake that I wanted to give it a go. The cake — blogged about by Smitten Kitchen — was easy to make and is very light, making it a perfect dessert post-Sunday roast chicken dinner. This was my first time testing out a springform pan recipe on the blog, and I’m sure there will be many more to come!
Ingredients:
6 large granny smith apples
3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon, plus more to finish
icing sugar, to finish
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 178C and grease a springform pan [I used a 9 inch, but I think an 8 inch would have worked better, or larger apples], then line the bottom with parchment paper. Peel, halve, and core the apples, then chop them into small chunks.
Pile the apples into the prepared pan. Next, in a large bowl beat the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until thick and ribbons form on the surface. Beat in the vanilla, then stir in the flour and cinnamon [my addition] with a wooden spoon. The batter will be thick.
Pour the batter over the apples and use a spatula to press it down flat into the apples. Bake for 50-55 minutes [I did 55 but it could have used a few less], or until a tester comes out clean. Cool in the pan for a few minutes before opening spring and flipping the cake onto a cooling rack. Once cooled, dust with cinnamon and icing sugar.
I love sharlotka, it is so easy to make (not to mention yum). My secret is in being patient and beat the batter for 10 minutes.
It was indeed easy to make and tasty. Thanks for your secret tip!
I went to view a house and the lovely owner invited myself, husband and 9yo daughter for coffee and cake, this cake….it was delicious….I am so glad to find a recipe and remember the kindness of Natasha….thank you x