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Apple Charlotte Cake Calories
Apple sponge cake with baked apple pieces
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 slice (medium) of Apple Charlotte Cake (90 g) has 166 calories. That works out to 184 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.2 g of carbs, 3.7 g of protein, 3.7 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 9.2 µg of Selenium covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Apple Charlotte Cake Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 90 g
166
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
30.2g
· 11% DV
Protein
3.7g
· 7% DV
Fat
3.7g
· 5% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 72% · Protein 9% · Fat 19%
Apple Charlotte Cake nutrition facts table · 1 slice (medium) (90 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 166 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.7 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.95 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 140 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30.2 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Slice of Apple Charlotte Cake?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 90 g | 166 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 35 g | 64 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 55 g | 101 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 184 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 125 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 150 g | 276 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 331 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 280 g | 515 kcal |
Calculated from 184 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Apple Charlotte Cake
What is Apple Charlotte cake?
Apple Charlotte cake is a Russian-style apple sponge cake made with pieces of apple baked into a light egg-based batter. The name can also refer to a different, traditional English dessert made by lining a mould with bread.
Is Apple Charlotte cake the same as traditional English Apple Charlotte?
No. Apple Charlotte cake usually means the Russian-style sponge cake called sharlotka, while traditional English Apple Charlotte is a moulded pudding lined with bread and filled with cooked apples.
Does Apple Charlotte cake contain bread?
No, the sponge-style Apple Charlotte cake contains flour, eggs, sugar and apples rather than bread. Bread is used in the older English pudding also called Apple Charlotte, which is a different dessert.
Should the apples go on top or inside Apple Charlotte cake?
The apples are usually mixed into the batter or layered in the tin before the batter is added. Either method works; cutting them into even pieces helps them bake through without leaving wet pockets.
Why is my Apple Charlotte cake dense or gummy?
Apple Charlotte cake can turn dense if the whipped eggs lose their air, or gummy if it is underbaked or overloaded with juicy apples. Fold in the flour gently and bake until the centre is set.
Can you make Apple Charlotte cake without baking powder?
Yes, many Apple Charlotte cake recipes rely on air whipped into the eggs rather than baking powder. Beat the eggs and sugar until thick and pale, then fold in the flour carefully to keep the batter airy.
How can you tell when Apple Charlotte cake is done?
Apple Charlotte cake is done when the top is golden and the centre springs back lightly when touched. A skewer inserted into the cake should come out without wet batter; a little moisture from apple is normal.
What is the best way to serve Apple Charlotte cake?
Apple Charlotte cake is lovely served slightly warm or at room temperature. Try it with custard, lightly whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream; let it cool first if you want neat slices.
Can Apple Charlotte cake be made ahead?
Yes, Apple Charlotte cake can be baked ahead and kept covered at room temperature for about a day, or refrigerated for longer storage. Bring chilled slices closer to room temperature before serving for a softer crumb.
Can Apple Charlotte cake be frozen?
Yes, freeze Apple Charlotte cake in individual, tightly wrapped slices so you can thaw only what you need. Defrost it in the refrigerator or at room temperature; the apple-filled crumb may be slightly softer afterward.
Apple Charlotte Cake Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Biotin
3.78µg · 13% DV
B2
0.16mg · 12% DV
B1
0.14mg · 12% DV
B12
0.22µg · 9% DV
Minerals
Selenium
9.18µg · 17% DV
Phosphorus
64mg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.2mg · 9% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Sodium
140mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
94mg · 3% DV
Apple Charlotte Cake Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Apple Charlotte Cake
To burn the 166 calories in 1 slice (medium) (90 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Apple Charlotte Cake?
Apple Charlotte Cake, known as sharlotka in its Russian home-baking tradition, is a simple apple sponge cake: chopped or sliced apples are folded into, or covered with, a light batter of eggs, sugar and flour before baking. The apples soften in the oven as the cake rises around them, with small variations in method from one household to another.
Its tender, airy crumb and gently tart fruit make it a natural choice with tea or coffee, and it is often served as an everyday dessert rather than an elaborate celebration cake. At about 184 calories per 100 g, it is mainly a carbohydrate-rich sweet, with modest protein. Serve it plain for a lighter slice, or pair it with unsweetened tea and fresh fruit.
How Nutritious Is Apple Charlotte Cake?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Apple Charlotte Cake Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Apple Charlotte Cake Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Apple Charlotte Cake Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Apple Charlotte Cake Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.95g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.59g
Omega 6:3 ratio 17.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (17.3:1).
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