Description
This warm and comforting Irish Apple Cake is a simple yet delicious treat, perfect for any occasion. Filled with tender apples and a hint of cinnamon, this rustic cake is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flourn1 teaspoon baking powdern½ teaspoon baking sodan½ teaspoon ground cinnamonn¼ teaspoon ground nutmegn½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softenedn¾ cup granulated sugarn2 large eggsn1 teaspoon vanilla extractn½ cup buttermilkn3 cups peeled and diced apples (about 3 medium apples, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)n2 tablespoons granulated sugarn1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.nIn a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.nIn a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.nBeat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.nGradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.nIn a separate bowl, combine the diced apples, sugar, and cinnamon.nPour half of the cake batter into the prepared cake pan. Sprinkle the apple mixture evenly over the batter.nPour the remaining cake batter over the apple mixture, spreading it evenly.nBake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.nLet the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg