Description
Irish Apple Cake is a heartwarming dessert featuring tender apples and warm spices enveloped in a light, fluffy cake. Perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup milk
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2. Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges; toss with cinnamon.
- 3. Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by milk until smooth.
- 5. Gradually fold in sifted flour and baking powder without overmixing.
- 6. Gently mix in the apple slices, pour into the prepared pan, and bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown.
- 7. Allow to cool before serving with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg