Eggless Sharlotka Cake Recipe, Russian Apple Cake Recipe and Decoration Ideas and Techniques, Traditional Cake Types in Russia

Eggless Sharlotka (Russian Apple Cake)

Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 ½ cups apples, chopped
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (egg replacer)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Mix oil, vanilla, and cornstarch mixture. Add the dry ingredients and fold in the chopped apples.
4. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.

Decoration Ideas:

• Dust with powdered sugar for a rustic finish.
• Arrange thin apple slices in a flower pattern on top before baking.

Best For: Autumn picnics and tea parties.