Apple and Strawberry Charlotte Cake in the Oven: Recipe + 9 Step-by-Step Photos

The classic Charlotte pie is the simplest and most delicious, adored by home cooks for its simplicity, and loved by everyone else for its delicate flavor and mouth-watering aroma. Want to surprise your family with a unique twist on a familiar pie? Make this Apple and Strawberry Charlotte pie—everyone will be thrilled!

Nutritional value per serving

271 kcal

Proteins: 4.6 g
Fats: 12.3 g
Carbohydrates: 37.9 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

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

A simple recipe.
Number of servings: 8

Today we will prepare an amazing, in my opinion, charlotte with fresh strawberriesThis version of a traditional pie will appeal to both experienced cooks and novice cooks, as it's incredibly simple and quick to prepare, and, most importantly, you can use any other seasonal fruits or berries instead of strawberries.

Thanks to the juicy fresh strawberries Traditional baked goods with apple filling acquire a more presentable and vibrant appearance, as well as a refined flavor and luxurious berry aroma. Like all fruit desserts, this pie is not only delicious but also healthy.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Ingredients

Servings

Flour

250 G
Egg C1

2 pcs
Sugar

200 G
Sour cream

150 G
Vegetable oil

80 ml
Baking powder

1.5 tsp
Apples

2 pcs
Strawberry

100 G

Preparation

Step 1

Wash the apples thoroughly, cut them in half, and remove the cores. Then cut one apple into thin slices and the other into cubes.

Cut strawberries, fresh or frozen, into random cubes.

Step 2

Add sugar to eggs at room temperature.

Step 3

Pour in the vegetable oil and add the sour cream. You can use any kind of sour cream.

Step 4

Mix everything with a whisk until smooth.

Step 5

Sift the mixture of flour and baking powder into the liquid ingredients.

Step 6

Knead the dough until there are no lumps.

Step 7

Add the strawberries and diced apple to the batter. Stir until evenly distributed.

Step 8

Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper and grease the sides with vegetable oil. Spread the dough on top. Decorate the pie with apple slices.

Bake for 30–35 minutes in a preheated oven at 180 degrees.

Step 9

Place the charlotte on a serving plate and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Enjoy!

Answers to frequently asked questions

Why didn't the charlotte rise?

The base of a charlotte is sponge cake dough. It typically doesn't contain baking soda or powder, but the eggs need to be beaten until fluffy. Depending on the amount of dough, the mixture needs to be beaten for 5 to 20 minutes.

You need to mix the dough very carefully so that it does not settle.

During baking, do not open the oven door for the first 30 minutes to prevent air from damaging the delicate structure of the dough.

The main thing is to use quality products in cooking.

The apples are not baked completely - what to do?

If the apple variety is too hard, it is quite possible that such fruits will not bake well in the oven.

To make the apples softer, you can sauté them in a frying pan until they lighten slightly before baking.

If you didn't do this and the filling remains slightly raw, that's okay. As the charlotte cools, the apples will still be able to withstand the heat of the warm dough. After all, sometimes it's nice to have a slightly crunchy filling.

While fresh, and most importantly, natural fruit is still in season, be sure to make a pie with your favorite ingredients. Delight your family and friends with delicious homemade baked goods, and don't forget to rate the recipes—we'll create many more exciting things together!

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