Charlotte Cake by Larisa Rubalskaya: Recipe + 8 Step-by-Step Photos

You've probably heard songs set to Larisa Rubalskaya's poems by Soviet and Russian pop stars. But this talented poet doesn't limit herself to literature. She's a wonderful cook. And this time, I'm offering you a recipe very similar to her signature charlotte.

Nutritional value per serving

177.1 kcal

Proteins: 5.1 g
Fats: 12.8 g
Carbohydrates: 27.1 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Time in the kitchen: 50 min
Complexity:

It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
Number of servings: 6

As Larisa Rubalskaya herself admits, the most important thing in her dessert is the apples. She recommends choosing apples for the charlotte, not waxy, pretty ones from the store. A regular garden Antonovka apple, even if it has some bruises and a less-than-perfect skin, works much better in the dessert.

I'll just add that if you choose fragrant but tart apples, the charlotte's flavor will be much richer and more interesting. The peel also contributes to the flavor of the pie, but you can trim it off if desired.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Apple Charlotte by Larisa Rubalskaya

Ingredients

Servings

For the test:

Egg C1

3 pcs
Sugar

150 G
Sunflower oil

50 ml
Milk

3 tbsp
Flour

150 G
Baking powder

1 tsp
Cinnamon

1 tbsp
Apples

2 pcs

For decoration:

Sugar

3 tbsp
Butter

30 G

Preparation

Step 1

Beat eggs with sugar for 1 minute at maximum speed until you get a voluminous light cream.

Step 2

Pour in sunflower oil and milk, beat at medium speed for about 10-20 minutes.

Step 3

Add sifted flour, baking powder and cinnamon, mix quickly until you get a smooth and homogeneous dough without lumps.

Step 4

Cut the apples into thin slices of equal size using a sharp knife.

Step 5

Add them to the dough and mix with a spatula so that the slices are completely covered with dough and do not stick together.

Step 6

Place the dough into 6 portions in a 24 cm diameter, parchment-lined, greased pan. Sprinkle with granulated sugar and distribute small pieces of butter over the entire surface.

Step 7

Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) for about 50 minutes. Be sure to check for doneness with a toothpick and bake for another 5-10 minutes if necessary.

Step 8

The apple charlotte, like Larisa Rubalskaya's, is ready.

A similar video recipe: Apple Pie by Larisa Rubalskaya

Larisa Rubalskaya's Charlotte pie is incredibly easy to master. All you need is a few eggs, sugar, flour, and apples. In just 5 minutes, you'll have a deliciously flavorful pie baking in the oven.

But that's not the only thing you might be interested in. This video will introduce you not only to Larisa Rubalskaya's versatile sponge charlotte recipe but also to her poetic talent. Listening to the legendary poet's original verses is well worth the effort.

Preparing the Charlotte pan

A charlotte, like a sponge cake, needs to cling to the sides of the pan to rise evenly. Therefore, there's no need to grease it with vegetable oil. If you're using silicone, just make sure it's clean. It's best to line metal and ceramic pans with silicone-coated parchment paper or grease them with butter and sprinkle with flour, semolina, or sugar.

This jellied charlotte is a truly delicate miracle. Try it yourself and share the recipe with your friends!

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