How to Make Yabluchnyk (Ukrainian Apple Cake) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Yabluchnyk, also known as Ukrainian apple cake, is a delicious and comforting dessert that has been enjoyed by generations in Ukraine. This traditional recipe has been passed down through families and is a staple dish in Ukrainian cuisine. Yabluchnyk is a perfect way to make use of the abundant apple harvest in the fall, creating a moist and flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion.

The cake itself is light and fluffy, with a moist crumb that is perfectly complemented by the sw...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • ⅓ cup cream
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 4 large apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 8-inch square cake

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly butter an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Make the cake: Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a mixing bowl. Cut in butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
  • Whisk cream and egg together in a small bowl; add to flour mixture and gently mix until a soft dough forms. Press into the prepared baking dish. Layer apples over top in neat rows, overlapping slightly.
  • Make the streusel topping: Whisk brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle topping over apples.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until apples have softened and topping is golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    264 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 189mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 121mg