A sharlotka is a traditional Russian dessert of layered Granny Smith apples topped with a light pancake-like batter –elegantly dusted after cooking with a powdery layer of confectioner’s sugar.  Cooked in spring form pan and unmolded for a dramatic appearance, this simple cake is similar in construction to a French clafouti and the results are similarly decadent.  I love this recipe for its focus on the thinly sliced apples, its simplicity, and its minimal ingredient list.  Tasty on its own, but a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream is never a bad idea… 

(To view this recipe, click on the following link: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/apple-sharlotka)

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