Apple Charlotte Cake Without Baking Powder: Oven-Baked Recipe + 7 Step-by-Step Photos

Fluffy, fragrant, affordable, and incredibly delicious! Apple Charlotte is a lifesaver for any home cook who wants to whip up a quick pie for tea in just half an hour. It's always quick and budget-friendly—the sponge dough can be made in ten minutes, and you only need a few ingredients.

Nutritional value per serving

232 kcal

Proteins: 13 g
Fats: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 1 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 45 min
Time in the kitchen: 10 min
Complexity:

It will work even if you're making it for the first time. Not just this dish, but your first time ever.
Number of servings: 8

The hallmark of a perfect classic charlotte is an airy, tender, spongy dough that melts in your mouth. This effect can be achieved with well-beaten eggs and baking powder. If you follow the recipe, the dough rises beautifully—it becomes elastic, loose, and fluffy. If you don't have baking powder in your kitchen, no problem!

Today I'm sharing a simple and easy-to-follow recipe for a charlotte cake without baking powder. Even without the extra bulk, the cake turns out incredibly light and airy. Try making this wonderful pie at home!

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Ingredients

Servings

Apples

3 pcs
Egg C1

4 pcs
Sugar

200 G
Flour

160 G

Preparation

Step 1

To make the charlotte, start with the apples. Wash the fruit thoroughly, as the recipe calls for them with the peel. Cut them into quarters, remove the core, and cut into small cubes or thin slices, as you prefer.

Step 2

Generously grease the bottom and sides of a baking pan with softened butter and place the apples in it. If you don't have butter, use flavorless vegetable oil or line the pan with parchment paper.

Step 3

In a clean bowl, combine the eggs and sugar. Beat for 3–4 minutes until fluffy and white.

Step 4

Sift the wheat flour into the egg mixture. Gently stir the dough with a spatula until the ingredients are completely combined.

Step 5

Pour the batter over the apples in the pan, leveling the surface of the pie.

Step 6

Place the charlotte in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 30–35 minutes. A few minutes before it's fully cooked, turn on the convection setting to ensure a beautiful golden brown.

Step 7

Place the charlotte upside down on a serving plate. Before serving, lightly dust the top with powdered sugar. It's ready!

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