Bosanski Kljukuša sa Jabukama
A comforting and rustic cake made with grated apples, flour, and a touch of sweetness, often enjoyed as a simple dessert or snack. It's a testament to the resourceful use of common ingredients in Bosnian home cooking.
🧂 Ingredients
- 4 large Granny Smith apples(peeled, cored, and grated)
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour(about 200g)
- 0.5 cup Sugar(about 100g, adjust to taste)
- 1 packet Vanilla sugar(or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 3 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Milk(about 120ml)
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil(about 120ml, plus more for greasing)
- 1 tbsp Baking powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- for dusting Powdered sugar
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or a similar-sized round pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add vanilla sugar (or extract), milk, oil, and salt. Whisk to combine.
- 3
In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 4
Pour about 3/4 of the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- 5
In a bowl, combine the grated apples, cinnamon, and 1-3 tablespoons of sugar (adjust to your preference and the sweetness of the apples). Mix well.
- 6
Spoon the apple mixture evenly over the batter in the pan. If the apples have released a lot of juice, you can add 1-3 tablespoons of ground Plazma keks or similar biscuits to absorb some of the excess liquid.
- 7
Pour the remaining batter over the apple layer, spreading it gently to cover.
- 8
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- 9
Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Using a combination of tart and sweet apples will give the best flavor.
- ✓Ensure apples are well-drained if they are very juicy to prevent a soggy cake.
- ✓This cake is delicious served warm or at room temperature.
🔄 Variations
- Add a handful of chopped walnuts or raisins to the apple filling.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.