The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1643 — Layered Crêpe Cake with Apples
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1643 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Make crêpes No. 1636, browned on both sides. Arrange in a buttered saucepan in layers separated by finely chopped apples and pieces of butter.
Sprinkle each layer with sugar and, optionally, cinnamon and crushed cloves.
Bake in a hot oven for about an hour until the outer crust is browned and dry, then turn carefully onto a dish. Offer additional sugar separately.
To provide
For crêpes: 2 glasses flour and 8 glasses milk 2 eggs and 3 pounds apples ½ glass fine sugar | ½ pound butter for everything Optional ½ teaspoon cinnamon Optional cloves |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1643. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.