How to Make Traditional Irish Apple Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Traditional Irish Apple Cake is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed by generations in Ireland. Made with simple ingredients like apples, sugar, flour, and butter, this cake is a comforting and delicious treat that pairs perfectly with a cup of tea or a dollop of whipped cream. The recipe has been passed down through the years, and each family has their own version, making it a beloved and treasured tradition in Irish households.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 apples, or more to taste - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 8-1/2x11-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter an 8-1/2x11-inch lasagna dish or roasting pan.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
  • Beat butter and sugar together in another bowl using an electric mixer until light and soft. Beat in 1 egg then 1 tablespoon of the flour mixture. Repeat twice more. Fold in two-thirds of the remaining flour. Stir in milk; fold in the rest of the flour.
  • Spread 1/2 the batter into the bottom of the prepared dish. Distribute apple slices on top and cover with remaining batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees (163 degrees C). Continue baking until golden brown and firm to the touch, about 30 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    205 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 158mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 74mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 93mg