Traditional Irish Apple Cake | Perfect for St. Patrick's Day!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar texture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrition.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness and moisture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy-free alternative.

In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg. Whisk together.

Grate 1/2 cup of slightly frozen butter into the flour mixture and mix it around.

Add 3/4 cup of sugar to the mixture.

Peel, core, and chop 4 Granny Smith apples into 1-inch chunks and add them to the flour mixture.

In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of milk, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Stir to combine.

Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir until incorporated. Note that the dough will be thick.

Grease a springform pan (8 or 9 inches) and add the dough to the pan.

Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sugar on top of the dough.

Bake at 375°F for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the edges are golden brown.

Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes before removing the sides of the springform pan and transferring to a cooling rack.

Cooking Techniques

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