Yabluchnyk (Ukrainian Apple Cake)
Description
This Ukrainian cake is layered with apples and topped with a delicious streusel — it's so simple to prepare! You can easily make it with other fruits as well.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup white sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
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1/3 cup cream
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1 large egg, beaten
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4 large apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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2 tablespoons flour
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly butter an 8-inch square baking dish.
2
Make the cake: Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a mixing bowl. Cut in butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
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Whisk cream and egg together in a small bowl; add to flour mixture and gently mix until a soft dough forms. Press into the prepared baking dish. Layer apples over top in neat rows, overlapping slightly.
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Make the streusel topping: Whisk brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle topping over apples.
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Bake in the preheated oven until apples have softened and topping is golden brown, about 25 minutes.