Yabluchnyk (Ukrainian Apple Cake)
This cake is made with apples and topped with a crumbly mixture. You can use other fruits if you want.
The cake is simple to make and bakes in about 25 minutes.
It is a traditional Ukrainian dessert.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 24, 2026Share
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This cake is made with apples and topped with a crumbly mixture. You can use other fruits if you want.
The cake is simple to make and bakes in about 25 minutes.
It is a traditional Ukrainian dessert.
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Ingredients 12
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
0.25 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.5 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
0.33333334326744 cup cream
1 large egg, beaten
4 large apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
0.5 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish.
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2
Sift 1.5 cups flour, 0.25 cup white sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 0.25 teaspoon salt into a bowl. Cut in 0.5 cup butter until the mixture is crumbly.
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Whisk 0.33333334326744 cup cream and 1 beaten egg together. Add to the flour mixture and mix until a soft dough forms. Press into the baking dish. Layer 4 sliced apples on top.
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4
Whisk 0.5 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon together. Cut in 2 tablespoons cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of the apples.
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5
Bake for about 25 minutes until the apples are soft and the topping is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 264 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 13g
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Saturated Fat 8g
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Cholesterol 50mg
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Sodium 189mg
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Total Carbohydrate 37g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 3g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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