Beat the eggs with the sugar (if using) until the mixture is pale, thick, and has tripled in volume (about 5–8 minutes).

: 150g (about 1/2 cup); use a liquid honey for easier mixing. Sugar : 50g (optional, for extra sweetness and structure). Flour : 250g (approx. 1 ¾ cups) all-purpose flour. Butter : 50g melted (plus extra for greasing).

: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar or serve with a dollop of sour cream or vanilla ice cream.

: Grease a 9-inch (24cm) springform pan or baking dish. You can either place the apples at the bottom and pour the batter over them, or stir the apples directly into the batter for a more uniform texture.

Gently fold in the sifted flour, salt, and baking soda using a spatula to keep the batter airy.

Apple Sharlotka Recipe (Russian Apple Cake) has the perfect texture

: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) . Bake for 40–50 minutes . The sharlotka is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is a deep golden brown.

Slowly stream in the honey and melted butter while continuing to whisk.