Irish Apple Cake

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 490 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.

Step 3

Mix flour, sugar, and salt together in a bowl.

Step 4

Beat in egg yolks, butter, and lemon zest until dough is thoroughly mixed.

Step 5

Mix applesauce, cinnamon, and cloves together in a small bowl.

Step 6

Press half the dough into the prepared baking pan; spread applesauce mixture over dough in a layer. Top with remaining dough.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven until cake is browned, 40 to 45 minutes.