Description
A traditional Irish dessert made with fresh apples and a buttery cake base, perfect for tea time or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 3 medium apples)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Toss the diced apples with lemon juice. Fold them into the batter gently.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the top with 2 tablespoons sugar.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith for best results.
- Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg