Apple Cake (Plăcintă cu mere)
Plăcintă cu mere is a classic Romanian home dessert with a light, airy sponge batter made without separating the eggs. The filling of grated apples cooked in butter until all moisture evaporates, scented with cinnamon and vanilla sugar, is sandwiched between two generous layers of batter. The result is a tender, fragrant and satisfying cake — perfect for any season.
Servings
12
Prep
35 minutes
Cook
30 minutes
Total
approx. 1 hour 15 minutes (including cooling)
🥘Ingredients
servings
Apple filling
Sponge batter
✅Dietary Compatibility
Yield
1 tray of 22×30 cm (approx. 12 servings)
📦Storage
Refrigerator
Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days. Remove 20 minutes before serving.
Freezer
Can be frozen in individual portions for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for 2–3 hours.
🥗Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per serving (1/12 of a 22×30 cm tray).
Calories
approx. 280 kcal / serving
Protein
4 g
Fat
14 g
Carbohydrates
35 g
Fiber
2 g
🍷Pairs Well With
💡Variations
With pears: Replace the apples with soft pears (Conference or Williams) for a more delicate and fragrant variation.
With walnuts: Sprinkle 50 g coarsely chopped walnuts over the apple filling before adding the top batter layer.
With rum-soaked raisins: Add 50 g raisins soaked in rum or warm water to the apple filling for extra aroma and texture.