Authentic Polish Apple Cake: A Taste of Eastern Europe

Try our recipe for Polish Apple Cake and explore the beauty of Polish sweets. Known as placek z jabłka or szarlotka, it’s a lovely dessert perfect for any day. If you love apple flavors or want to try something unique, this cake is for you.

Our recipe stands out by focusing on the rich taste of the cake itself. It uses cloves instead of common spices like cinnamon. You can also use plums, peaches, or nectarines. This lets you make your cake just how you like it.

Looking for a great dessert for your event? Polish Apple Cake is a must. It adds a special flair to any gathering. What’s more, it’s simple to make and stays tasty for five days at room temperature. This means you can prepare it early and still enjoy its freshness.

Ready for a delicious journey with our Authentic Polish Apple Cake recipe? It’s a great way to enjoy the flavors of Poland and its wonderful desserts.

Stay tuned for our next section, where we’ll dive into the ingredients and preparation process that guarantee a mouthwatering result!

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Ingredients and Preparation

This Polish apple cake needs these ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
4-5 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1/2 cup reserved batter
1/4 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Optional: powdered sugar for sprinkling

First, let’s make the cake:

Turn on your oven to 350°F (175°C) and oil a 9×13-inch pan.
In a big bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar together.
Add the butter, milk, and eggs. Start by mixing slowly for 2 minutes. Then, beat faster for 2 more minutes. You want the batter to be smooth.
Pour half the batter into your pan and spread it out.
Now, place your apple slices over this layer.
Put the rest of the batter on top of the apples. Use a spatula to spread it carefully.
Use the reserved batter and dot it on top of everything.
In a small bowl, mix the sugar and ground cloves for the topping.
Sprinkle this mixture over the cake.
Bake your cake for about 40 minutes. It’s ready when a toothpick can go all the way through and come out clean.
Take the cake out of the oven and let it cool down.
If you like, sprinkle powdered sugar on the cake before cutting and serving.

This cake is great for sharing with loved ones. It’s moist with sweet apples and a hint of cloves, making it a wonderful dessert.

Quantity	Ingredients
2 cups	All-purpose flour
2 teaspoons	Baking powder
1/2 teaspoon	Salt
1 cup	Sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick)	Butter, softened
1/2 cup	Milk
2	Eggs
4-5	Apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1/2 cup	Reserved batter
1/4 cup	Cold butter, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons	Sugar
1/2 teaspoon	Ground cloves

Tips and Variations

When making Polish apple cake, a few tips can help. You can use any apple, even if it’s not perfect. This lets you try different types to make your cake more interesting.

After baking, you have many ways to serve it. You can have it plain to enjoy its soft, tasty texture. Or, make it special with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. This adds a sweet creaminess that goes well with the cake’s hint of clove.

This apple cake is perfect for gatherings. You can take it in the same pan you baked it in. Just cover it well to keep it fresh while you travel.

Have some cake left over? That’s okay. It stays good at room temperature for five days when covered. Watch out for mold, though. This means it’s been out too long.