Grandma Mc Namara's Irish Apple Cake

+JMJ

Dear family,

Grandma McNamara was a wonderful Irish cook!

Oh, how I miss the woman who taught me so many Catholic devotions!

She is the one standing on the right, next to Grandpa.

Today,  Cukierski Family and Farm shares her comforting dessert!

Grandma Mc Namara's Irish Apple Cake

 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan.

2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined.

5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until evenly coated.

7. Gently fold the spiced apples into the cake batter until distributed throughout.

8. Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly.

9. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

10. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar, if desired, for a decorative touch.

12. Slice and serve the Irish Apple Cake on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

Enjoy this moist and flavorful Irish Apple Cake as a delightful dessert or afternoon snack, perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day or any occasion!

 

Sending our love and prayers to our remnant family...Wendy, Walt and the entire Cukierski family

 

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