Description
This Authentic Irish Apple Cake is a delightful treat that combines the flavors of tender apples, warm spices, and a buttery cake. Perfect for any occasion, this traditional Irish dessert is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 3 medium Granny Smith or other tart apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Incorporate Butter and Apples: Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Fold in the sliced apples until evenly coated.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla. Combine with the dry ingredients.
- Bake the Cake: Transfer the batter into the pan and bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Finish and Serve: Let the cake cool, dust with powdered sugar, and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Serve with custard, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream for an authentic Irish experience.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
