Yabluchnyk (Ukrainian Apple Cake)

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick; 113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2/3 cup (133g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
• 6 cups (900g) peeled, sliced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) ground cinnamon

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg.
4. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, combine apples, sugar, and cinnamon.
6. Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan. Top with the apples. Spread the remaining batter over the apples.
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 per slice
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and flavorful apple cake
• Sweet and tangy filling
• Cinnamon-spiced aroma
• Easy to prepare with readily available ingredients

User Comments:

• "This cake is absolutely delicious! The apples are perfectly tender and the cinnamon adds a wonderful depth of flavor."
• "I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to use up extra apples."
• "The perfect dessert for a cold autumn day. It's warm, comforting, and sure to please everyone."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
• If your apples are tart, you may need to add some extra sugar to the filling.
• Serve the cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.