Ukrainian Apple Cake Yabluchnyk / Sharlotka

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while providing moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

apples

🥗Healthier: pears

💰Cheaper: frozen apples

Pears provide a similar texture and sweetness.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds are often more accessible and provide crunch.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking dish with butter.

Peel, core, and slice the apples, then toss with lemon juice and cinnamon.

In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.

Fold in the prepared apples, walnuts, and raisins gently.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens