Apple Sharlotka (Russian Apple Cake)

1. 1

   Peel and core apples, cut into small dice.

2. 2

   Beat 6 eggs with 1 cup sugar on high speed for 6 minutes until thick and fluffy.

3. 3

   Whisk together 11/3 cups flour with a pinch of baking powder.

4. 4

   Sift the flour into the foamy egg mixture in three increments, folding it in with a spatula to combine between each addition. Don't overmix.

5. 5

   Fold in the diced apples (reserving 1/2 cup diced apples), just until combined and transfer batter to a greased baking pan. Sprinkle the top with reserved apples and bake at 340 F for 1 hour. The top will be golden brown.

6. 6

   Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes then you can slide a knife around the sides of the cake to loosen it from the pan. Once cake is near room temp, dust with powdered sugar and serve.

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