Easy Apple Charlotte
Moist, filled with apple flavor and warm spices, like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger, this Easy Apple Charlotte cake is pretty nearly perfect! It’s truly a wonderful dessert to make for Fall and holiday, and delightful served with vanilla ice cream.
Easy Apple Charlotte is a classic British dessert traditionally made with apples and white bread, baked in a molded pan. Instead of making an Apple Charlotte Tart, my version simplifies the process by using an easy cake batter and skipping the white bread, resulting in a dessert that’s just as delicious and easier to make!
Easy Apple Charlotte
This Easy Apple Charlotte is perfect for autumn gatherings, bringing a cozy warmth to the table with its aroma of spices and baked apples. The combination of tart Granny Smith apples with sweeter variates creates a balanced profile of flavors that’s truly irresistible. For breakfast, if you’re an apple lover, try our Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling (yum)!
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Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this dessert is a great way to embrace the flavors of the season.
Why I love this recipe
- This elegant dessert is surprisingly easy to make, with no need for special pans or complicated steps.
- You can serve this warm with a scoop of ice cream, or at room temperature with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
- Perfect for any occasion–you can serve it as a dinner dessert or at a weekend brunch.
Gather these ingredients
- Diced apples – combination of Granny Smith and a juicy red apple
- Lime – juiced
- Flour – all-purpose
- Cinnamon – ground
- Cardamom – ground
- Ginger – ground
- Salt
- Eggs – large
- Brown sugar
- White sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
How to make an Easy Apple Charlotte
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Spray a 6 ½ inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Spray parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add lime juice to chopped apples and toss; set aside.
- Mix together (in a separate bowl) the flour, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and salt.
- Beat (with an electric mixer) the eggs with brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until creamy. Add in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour about ⅓ of the batter into the prepared pan.
- Add apples and top with remaining batter.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, usually 50-60 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 15 minutes.
- Insert a knife and run it around the inside of the springform pan, then release the springform.
- Flip the Apple Charlotte onto a plate or serving platter. Let it sit for about 15 minutes.
- Dust with powdered sugar.
- Slice and serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Tips & substitutions
- Lining your springform pan with parchment paper ensures easy removal of the dessert after baking, making cleanup a breeze!
- Instead of cardamom you can experiment with different spices like nutmeg or allspice.
- You can use any type of apples that you have on hand but the contrast of tart Granny Smith with a sweet red apple is my favorite combination.
Serving suggestions
This Apple Charlotte is the perfect cozy dessert to serve alongside a hearty casserole, a crisp green salad, and some cheesy bread. Together, they create a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any gathering!
Storage
Store any leftover Apple Charlotte in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also freeze this dessert just make sure to wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and store in freezer-safe bags for up to 3 months.
Check out these fall-time apple recipes while you’re here
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How to make an Apple Charlotte
Ingredients
- nonstick cooking spray
- 4 cups peeled and diced apples, we like a combo of Granny Smith and a juicy red apple
- 1 lime, juiced
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cardamom, optional
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Equipment
- 6 ½ “ springform pan
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 6½-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Spray parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add the lime juice to the apples and toss; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, add the eggs with brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl and beat until creamy. Add in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Pour about 1/3 of the batter into the prepared pan. Add apples and top with remaining batter.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 15 minutes.
- Next, take a knife and run it around the inside of the springform pan, then release the springform. Flip apple Charlotte onto a plate or serving platter. Allow to sit for about 15 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar.
- Slice and serve warm with vanilla whipped cream or vanilla ice cream cream.
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