ultimate irish apple cake

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Rumford, ME
Updated on Mar 9, 2016

Irish apple cake is like a spice cake with the extra addition of juicy apples!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 10-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened (room temperature)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 - egg, beaten (room temperature)
  • 4 - granny smith apples, cored, peeled and diced (2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

How To Make ultimate irish apple cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Step 2
    Generously grease an 8-inch square cake pan.
  • Step 3
    In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Step 4
    Add the egg, apples, nuts, and vanilla and stir well.
  • Step 5
    Sift in the dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Step 6
    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake about 45 minutes, until the cake is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Step 7
    Remove from oven and let the cake set in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove from pan.
  • Step 8
    Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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Category: Cakes
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: Irish

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