Description
A delightful and nostalgic cake featuring the flavors of baked apples and warm cinnamon, perfect for family gatherings and cozy nights.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- Custard sauce (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Cream the butter until light and fluffy in another bowl.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla and buttermilk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples and raisins if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, with or without custard sauce.
Notes
Choose fresh apples for the best texture and flavor. If desired, add a cinnamon sugar topping before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg