Country Women’s Association Irish Apple Cake

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2

Country Women's Association Irish Apple Cake: A classic cake that is a perfect harmony of sweetness and tartness

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

320

Sugar

23g

Fat

15g

The Country Women's Association Irish Apple Cake is a traditional recipe that has been passed down through many generations in Ireland. It is a classic cake that is easy to make and perfect for sharing with family and friends. The apples give the cake a delicious tartness and the cake itself is moderately sweet. It is usually served as a dessert, but can also be enjoyed as a midday snack with a cup of tea or coffee. The cake is typically made with basic ingredients that are readily available in most pantries.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 180°C and lightly grease a 9-inch cake tin.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour and baking powder.
3.	Add the sugar and butter to the dry ingredients, using your fingertips to rub the mixture together until it is crumbly.
4.	Mix in the chopped apples.
5.	Beat the egg with the milk, and gradually add to the flour mixture until you have a thick batter.
6.	Pour the mixture into the cake tin and smooth the surface.
7.	Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, until golden brown on top.
8.	Test the cake with a skewer to ensure it is cooked in the middle – the skewer should come out clean.
9.	Leave the cake to cool for several minutes in the tin, then carefully remove and transfer to a wire cooling rack.

PROS

This cake is a simple, traditional recipe that is easy to make and perfect for sharing.

Its taste is a perfect harmony of sweetness and tartness from the apples.

It can be served warm with a dollop of ice cream or cold with a cup of tea or coffee.

The recipe uses basic ingredients that can be found in most pantries.

CONS

This cake is best eaten on the day it is made as it can become quite dense the following days.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Apples are low in calories and high in fiber and vitamin C.
They have been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
While this cake is not exactly a health food, it contains apples, which provide some health benefits.

	250 g plain flour
	1 teaspoon baking powder
	125 g sugar
	125 g butter
	3 -4 cooking apples , peeled cored and roughly chopped
	1 egg , beaten
	1/3 cup milk