Ingredients
Ingredients
One of the reasons traditional Irish apple cake has remained popular for generations is its simplicity. The recipe relies almost entirely on basic pantry ingredients and fresh apples.
Apples (4 medium)
Tart apples work best. Good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Pink Lady.
All-Purpose Flour – 2 cups
Granulated Sugar – ¾ cup
Butter – ½ cup (softened)
Eggs – 2
Milk – ½ cup
Baking Powder – 1½ teaspoons
Ground Cinnamon – ½ teaspoon (optional but recommended)
Salt – ¼ teaspoon
Extra Sugar – 1 tablespoon (for topping)