Ukrainian Apple Cake (Yabluchnyk)

by olga

Servings: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups sifted flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup butter
1 egg
1/3 cup cream or evaporated milk (more if needed)
4 apples or more to cover cake
Sugar
Cinnamon
Butter

INSTRUCTIONS

Sift the flour with the dry ingredients. Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Beat the egg and combine with the cream. Stir it into the flour mixture; mix lightly, handling the dough as little as possible. Pat it into a buttered 8x10 inch baking pan. Pare the apples, cut into thin slices, and spread them over the dough. Sprinkle the apples with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon and dot with butter.

Bake in a moderate oven (375°F) for about 25 minutes, or until done.

CHEF COMMENTS

Here is a delicious cake which is easy to prepare. Use this pastry base with pitted cherries or plums, or sliced peaches.<br />
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Traditional Ukrainian Cookery

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