Description
Irish Apple Cake is a heartwarming dessert that brings together the sweet, tart flavors of apples, warm spices, and a moist, buttery cake. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a nostalgic treat, perfect for family gatherings or cozy afternoons. With its delightful aroma and tender texture, this cake is sure to impress everyone at your table and keep them coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup whole milk
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter until fluffy; gradually add sugar and mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time and then mix in the milk until combined.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently until just combined.
- Stir in chopped apples and pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg