Russian sharlotka is a simple to make apple cake recipe that is made up of a light sponge cake filled with small apple pieces. 1. Cover the bottom of a baking form with parchment paper. Melt the butter and generously brush the inside of the baking form. Alternately, you can also spray the form with a pan release baking spray. 2.
Sharlotka is a traditional Russian apple cake. I like to make it in a deep pie dish and serve it with a brown sugar glaze in a fashion similar to a pineapple upside-down cake. However, the recipe may also be used (minus the glaze) to make a single loaf, mini loaves, or cupcakes. Traditionally, it is baked in a cast iron skillet.
It’s more like a cake. Sharlotka is a Russian apple dessert that we call an apple pie, but it’s definitely not like the typical American apple pies. It’s more like a cake.
For a more traditional sharlotka, swap the pears for an equal weight of apples. Heat the oven to 200C (180C fan)/gas 6. Grease the sides of a 24cm round tin and line the base with greaseproof paper.