Russian Apple Cake

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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!

Submitted by Miracle
Updated on August 22, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
1 9-inch cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

For the Pastry:

  • 5 ½ ounces farmer's cheese

  • 3 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

  • 3 tablespoons milk

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

For the Filling:

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 4 apples, cored and thinly sliced

Directions

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

  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.

  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.

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

  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.

  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.

Cook's Note:

This can also be baked in a deep pie plate.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

286 Calories
11g Fat
40g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 286
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 98mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 115mg 9%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 159mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.