Szarlotka (polish Apple Cake)
  1. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl

  2. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs

  3. Add the egg yolks and mix until a dough forms, adding milk only if needed

  4. Press the dough evenly into a greased and floured 9x13" pan

  5. Pre-bake the dough at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes until lightly set

  6. Peel, core, and grate apples and strain out extra juice

  7. Mix apples with sugar and cinnamon

  8. Spread apple mixture evenly over the dough

  9. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form

  10. Gradually add sugar until stiff and glossy

  11. Gently fold in potato starch or cornstarch

  12. Spread meringue over the apple layer

  13. Mix flour, sugar, and butter, rubbing with fingers until coarse crumbs form

  14. Sprinkle crumble evenly over the meringue

  15. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50–60 minutes until crumble is golden and meringue is set

  16. Cool completely before slicing

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🎂Cake

CuisinePolish

Occasions🎉Celebration📆Everyday

Season🍂Fall

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 1h

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