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How to Make Russian Apple Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about Russian desserts that just scream comfort and tradition. The Russian Apple Cake is no exception. This delightful dessert is a classic in Russian cuisine, and it's easy to see why. With its moist and tender crumb, perfectly balanced sweetness, and a hint of warm spices, this cake is a true crowd-pleaser.

What makes the Russian Apple Cake truly special is its use of fresh, juicy apples. When baked, the apples release their natural sweetness and fragrance, infusin...

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Ingredients

  • 5 ½ ounces farmer's cheese
  • 3 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 apples, cored and thinly sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 9-inch cake

  • Combine farmer's cheese, melted butter, and milk in a bowl and stir until smooth.
  • Mix 1 3/4 cups flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add to the ricotta mixture. Mix until pastry dough comes together. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat 1/2 cup sugar and eggs together in a bowl using an electric mixer until thickened. Add sour cream, 2 tablespoons flour, and vanilla extract; stir until filling is well combined.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9-inch springform cake pan.
  • Press the chilled pastry into the bottom and sides of the cake pan. Add 1/2 the apples; top with 1/2 of the filling. Repeat layering, ending with the filling.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Remove and let cool in pan.

    • Nutrition

    286 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 98mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 115mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 159mg

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