Ukrainian
Fruit Babka
A baked sweet babka with apples or cherries and a tender egg-based batter.
Time55 min
Servings6
Calories—
LevelEasy
Ingredients
- Apples or cherries500 g
- Eggs3 pcs
- Sugar120 g
- Sour cream150 g
- Flour180 g
- Butter60 g
- Baking powder1 tsp
Instructions
1
Prepare the fruit: slice apples or pit cherries.
2
Beat eggs with sugar until pale and foamy.
3
Add sour cream, melted butter, flour, and baking powder.
4
Gently fold in the fruit.
5
Transfer to a greased baking dish.
6
Bake at 180°C for 35–40 minutes and cool before slicing.
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