Apple Charlotte Cake in a Bread Machine: Recipe + 8 Step-by-Step Photos

The legendary Charlotte cake—what could be simpler? The fluffy sponge dough can be made in just ten minutes. The apple filling is always tender and flavorful. It's hard to mess up this classic pie, as its recipe is so simple and accessible.

Nutritional value per serving

208.6 kcal

Proteins: 4.5 g
Fats: 2.6 g
Carbohydrates: 41.5 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 50 min
Time in the kitchen: 10 min
Complexity:

A simple recipe.
Number of servings: 8

Typically, sweet and sour apples with a little juice are used for charlotte. Apple pie Baked in the oven, the fruit should be slightly dry and firm to prevent the filling from damaging the delicate dough. If you want a moist, juicy apple filling in your charlotte, the best way is to make it in a bread machine.

The oven's temperature control ensures even baking. The baked goods don't burn, stay whole, and aren't soggy. All you have to do is prepare the dough—the bread machine does the rest.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Ingredients

Servings

Apples

200 G
Flour

175 G
Sugar

150 G
Egg C1

3 pcs
Butter

50 G
Baking powder

1.5 tsp

Preparation

Step 1

We prepare the products.

Step 2

Combine softened butter and sugar. Beat with a mixer on low speed until completely combined.

Step 3

Beat the eggs. Stir the mixture until it becomes a light white foam.

Step 4

Add baking powder to the flour and mix.

Step 5

Sift flour into the egg mixture. Knead the dough.

Step 6

Cut the apples into slices with the skin and add them to the dough.

Step 7

Place the dough into the bread machine bowl, smoothing the surface of the pie. No need to grease the bottom of the pan. Set the charlotte to the "Bake" setting. Wait for the bread machine to finish baking.

Step 8

Remove the charlotte from the pan. Turn it upside down for a beautiful presentation. It's ready!

Possible replacements

Missing an ingredient in your kitchen? Want to make a diet version of charlotte? Or just want to experiment with a classic recipe? I offer several substitution options.

For a diet charlotte

If you're on a diet, following a balanced diet, or for some reason don't eat flour, there are several ways to make your pie less caloric.

First of all, replace wheat flour with rice, almond, or oat flour. Skip the baking powder—use eggs instead. To ensure the baked goods rise, they need to be thoroughly beaten. Instead of sugar, use a sugar substitute or natural sweetener.

If you want something unusual

To make a unique charlotte, simply replace the main ingredient—apples. Use oranges, tangerines, cherries, apricots, or other favorite fruits and berries. You can also use various jams and preserves as a filling.

Lenten charlotte

Even the Lenten version of Charlotte is distinguished by its airiness and incredible flavor. Sure, it won't be as rich and creamy, but the result will still exceed all expectations. There are only two ingredients to avoid: eggs and butter.

Instead, use low-fat sour cream made from plant-based milk and vegetable oil for elasticity. Use the following proportions: 50 g of butter for 50 ml of vegetable oil, 1 egg for 2 tablespoons of sour cream.

This tender and flavorful charlotte will be a wonderful addition to any table, whether it's a holiday or a regular one! With a bread machine, it's not only delicious, but also much faster. This pie probably won't last long, so make a second batch right away.

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