Traditional Kerry Apple cake
Filled with flavour and delicious either on its own or paired with a dollop of softly whipped cream, this apple cake is an ideal way of using fresh, juicy fruit
SERVES
8
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
60
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
40
MINUTES
Ingredients
450g plain white flour
175g butter
2 tsp baking powder
175g caster sugar
3 free range eggs
225ml milk
½ tsp ground cloves
2 cooking apples
Method
Preheat oven to 200°C.
Peel, core and chop the apple into 5mm dice.
In a large bowl, rub the butter into the flour. Add the baking powder, caster sugar, diced apple and ½ tsp ground cloves.
Whisk the eggs with a cup of milk in another bowl. Add to the dry ingredients and mix well with a wooden spoon — the mixture will be a soft texture. Pour into the greased and lined roasting tin.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the apples are soft and the top is golden brown.
Dredge with soft brown sugar while hot, cool and cut into squares. Sprinkle with a small amount of icing sugar, if desired.
