Published on Sep 13, 2015. Sharlotka (шарлотка) is a Russian apple cake, it’s delicate and light. This apple sharlotka recipe is so quick and easy to make. The texture is perfect; soft and airy, and the sweet cake is balanced with the perfect amount of tartness from the apples. Russian cake and it’s so simple to make. Wonderful to have with your morning tea or as an afternoon snack.