IRISH APPLE CAKE

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Wonderful with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Just a touch of spice and the lemon is a nice touch to set off the applesauce. Hope you enjoy. Top with whipped cream or lemon sauce.

Provided by DOMINIAKS

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     Irish

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
3 egg yolks
1 cup butter, softened
1 lemon, zest grated
1 ¾ cups applesauce
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
  • Mix flour, sugar, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Beat in egg yolks, butter, and lemon zest until dough is thoroughly mixed.
  • Mix applesauce, cinnamon, and cloves together in a small bowl.
  • Press half the dough into the prepared baking pan; spread applesauce mixture over dough in a layer. Top with remaining dough.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake is browned, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.2 calories, Carbohydrate 61.1 g, Cholesterol 137.8 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 314 mg, Sugar 24.3 g

Bitu Yared
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This cake is a family favorite. We make it every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's always a hit! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the apples add a delicious crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Kishan Shahani
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the apples add a delicious crunch. I love serving it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


Jose Pintor
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This cake is amazing! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, even the people who don't usually like apples. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the apples add a delicious crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again


joanne kilkenny
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good apple cake recipe for a while and this one is perfect. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the apples add a delicious crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Art craft and much more
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This cake is a winner! I made it for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes. Everyone loved it, even the people who don't usually like apples. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the apples add a delicious crunch. I will definitely be making this ca


rena kalaitzi
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best apple cake he's ever had. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the apples add a delicious crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Robert Brigham
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This cake is perfect for a fall gathering. It's warm, comforting, and full of apple flavor. The spices give it a nice depth of flavor and the cake is moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe!


rebecca simm
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I'm not a big fan of apples, but I loved this cake! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the apples add a delicious crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Jen Seamon
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This cake is a family favorite. We make it every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's always a hit! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the apples add a delicious crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sam G
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the apples add a delicious crunch. I love serving it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


Rishen Rathnasekara
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This cake is amazing! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, even the people who don't usually like apples. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the apples add a delicious crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again


rajpoot Haider ali
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good apple cake recipe for a while and this one is perfect. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the apples add a delicious crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


stella lubala
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This cake is a winner! I made it for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes. Everyone loved it, even the people who don't usually like apples. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the apples add a delicious crunch. I will definitely be making this ca


Sean Reece
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best apple cake he's ever had. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the apples add a delicious crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Kosi Amechi
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This cake is the perfect fall dessert. It's warm, comforting, and full of apple flavor. The spices give it a nice depth of flavor and the cake is moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Shishir Achhami
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I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could do it! The cake turned out perfectly and it was absolutely delicious. My family loved it and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.


Neil M
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This cake was a huge success! I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it, even the people who don't usually like apples. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the apples add a delicious crunch. I will definitely be making th


sahibulhaq Khan
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the apples add a perfect touch of sweetness. I love serving it with a dollop of whipped cream o


Yusuf Jalalzai
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This Irish Apple cake is a delightful treat! The cake is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The apples add a delicious crunch and the spices give it a warm, inviting aroma. I highly recommend this recipe!