A simple charlotte with apples in the oven is lush

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 1 hr

1. STEP 1

   

   How to bake lush apple charlotte? As easy as pie! First, prepare the necessary ingredients. You can take the same variety of apples or different ones. The main thing is that they themselves are tasty, fragrant and juicy. Take large, selected eggs. If the eggs are small, then it is better to take 1 more. Read about the intricacies of preparing a fluffy sponge cake and how different ovens work in separate articles at the end of the recipe.

2. STEP 2

   

   Beat the eggs with a mixer until light foam appears. Then gradually add sugar in small portions and continue beating until fluffy for 3-5 minutes. To check how well the eggs are beaten, draw a line along the mixture with a spatula. If the mark lasts for 1-2 seconds, then the eggs have been beaten to the desired consistency. If the mark disappears instantly, you need to continue whisking. It is important not to overbeat the eggs - there should be small bubbles on the surface.

3. STEP 3

   

   Sift the flour with baking powder into a separate bowl. The flour must be sifted - this way it is saturated with oxygen, and the dough becomes airy. If you have time, it’s even better to sift the flour twice.

4. STEP 4

   

   Continuing to beat the eggs, now at low speed, add sifted flour to the dough in parts. You may need less or more flour. Read about flour in the article at the end of the recipe. If you beat at high speeds, the dough can settle greatly and lose airiness, because the longer the eggs are beaten, the denser they become, and oxygen leaves the mass. You can use a spatula, but the mixer will still mix the dough better and more evenly.

5. STEP 5

   

   The dough should turn out like thick sour cream. But at the same time, air bubbles should remain in it, although not in the same quantity as before adding flour.

6. STEP 6

   

   Wash the apples, peel them, remove the core and cut into medium pieces. I didn't peel the skin because my apples have thin skin and I don't mind the skin))

7. STEP 7

   

   Pour the prepared apples into the dough and carefully mix everything with a spatula.

8. STEP 8

   

   Cover a mold (20-22 cm) with parchment and grease the bottom (but not the sides!) with butter. Place the dough into the mold and smooth it out. If desired, sprinkle a thin layer of sugar evenly over the top of the dough. I didn’t do this, the dough was already sweet. Bake the charlotte in an oven preheated to 180°C for about 40-50 minutes. Do not open the oven door for the first 25 minutes, otherwise the cake will settle. Check readiness with a wooden skewer - it should come out dry.

9. STEP 9

   

   Remove the finished charlotte from the mold, cool slightly and serve, cutting into portions. Bon appetit!

Comments on the recipe

Maria

28.12.2023

4.5

A really good, solid recipe for simple charlotte, but it seems to me that my recipe for classic charlotte is no less simple, take a look

Natalia M

28.12.2023

4.7

This is the fastest, simplest and always successful charlotte recipe. I kneaded the dough in a matter of minutes, picked the apples straight from the tree, and cutting them was no problem either. It turned out to be a wonderful pie! Not dry, the apples give it a little moisture and juiciness. I took a mold with a diameter of 24 cm, but the cake came out tall and fluffy. The dough is porous, soft, springy. Charlotte is so delicious, my family and I literally ate it in one go. Thank you very much for the recipe “Simple charlotte with apples in the oven, lush”!

Yanuta

28.12.2023

4.9

Wonderful recipe, I love charlotte, I’ve already baked several recipes, this one is very successful. I added a spoonful of cocoa to the dough for variety) Thanks for the recipe)

Neujelia

28.12.2023

4.8

Thank you for the gorgeous charlotte recipe! I’ve never made it so fluffy before. Finally it turned out perfect in both consistency and taste. True, there is too much sugar for me, next time I’ll try adding half as much. It turned out to be a lot of dough, I also added a lot of apples (that’s how they like it in my family), so I ended up with two charlottes! Juicy, soft, crazy aroma!!! The first one scattered instantly, the second one I left for a couple of days in the refrigerator, sealed in its tin, and I really liked the result - such a soft, delicate soaked sponge cake that tastes like a delicious cupcake! I also added 1/2 spoon of berry-coconut liqueur to the dough, and to the apples, of course, my favorite cinnamon! Plus, I flavored the finished charlottes a little with melted butter for greater softness. Next time I plan to make an even larger portion!!!

Aruzhan

28.12.2023

5

Hello! I baked Charlotte according to your recipe! The family is delighted, I really liked the pie, simple charlotte with apples in the oven, lush!

Odino4ka

28.12.2023

4.7

Just wonderful. Thanks a lot. Everything worked out

Irene

28.12.2023

4.6

My first charlotte and so successful, fluffy, sweet, tender! Thanks for the recipe! Now this is the only way I’ll cook, next time I’ll add peaches)) I’ll experiment!