Classic Irish Apple Cake

Classic Irish Apple Cake

A traditional and comforting Irish apple cake, perfect with a cup of tea. This version is moist and tender, with a delightful apple-cinnamon flavor.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
8
Time Required
1 hr

Ingredients

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1.5 cups all-purpose flour
0.5 tsp baking soda
0.25 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
0.5 cup unsalted butter
0.75 cup granulated sugar
2 whole eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 medium apples
0.25 cup milk

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

  6. 6

    Peel, core, and chop the apples. Gently fold them into the batter.

  7. 7

    Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.

  8. 8

    Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

    30 min

  9. 9

    Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

  10. 10

    Serve warm or at room temperature.

Perfect With

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