Russian Apple Cake

In Russia people use tvorog for the pastry, but you can substitute it with farmer's cheese or even ricotta. It is filled with a delicious apple-sour cream mixture, making a delicious cross between apple cake and pie. A Russian favorite that is well worth trying!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 286 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 3 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 5 ½ ounces farmer's cheese
• 4 apples, cored and thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine farmer's cheese, melted butter, and milk in a bowl and stir until smooth.

Step 2

Mix 1 3/4 cups flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add to the ricotta mixture. Mix until pastry dough comes together. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

Step 3

Beat 1/2 cup sugar and eggs together in a bowl using an electric mixer until thickened. Add sour cream, 2 tablespoons flour, and vanilla extract; stir until filling is well combined.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9-inch springform cake pan.

Step 5

Press the chilled pastry into the bottom and sides of the cake pan. Add 1/2 the apples; top with 1/2 of the filling. Repeat layering, ending with the filling.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Remove and let cool in pan.