Kerry apple cake recipe

Kerry Apple Cake recipe

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The Kerry apple cake recipe is a delightful and traditional Irish dessert that combines the sweetness of apples with a moist and tender cake. This recipe has been passed down through generations in County Kerry, Ireland, and is loved for its simplicity and comforting flavors. The cake is made with fresh apples, warm spices, and a buttery crumb topping that adds a delicious crunch. It is perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or as a dessert after a hearty meal.

Keywords: Kerry apple cake, Irish dessert, traditional recipe, apples, buttery crumb topping.

Kerry apple cake recipe details

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Ingredients

2 medium	cooking apples, cored, peeled and chopped
175 g	unsalted butter, softened
175 g	caster sugar
2 medium	eggs, beaten
225 g	self-raising flour
1 tsp	lemon zest
	For the topping:
2 tbsp	Demerara sugar
1 pinch(es)	ground cinnamon
1 pinch(es)	grated nutmeg

Instructions

Preheat oven to Gas Mark 4, 180°C, 350°F. Grease and line a 2lb, 900g-1Kg loaf tin.

Cream butter and sugar together in a bowl until light. Gradually add eggs and flour, alternating between the two. Stir in apples and zest.

Pour into prepared tin. Sprinkle over the demerara sugar and spices and bake for 1-1½ hours.

Check after an hour if golden brown on top, and continue baking if required. Insert a skewer into the centre of the cake and if it comes out clean, it is done.

Remove from oven and allow to cool in the tin on a wire rack. When almost cool, turn out the cake, remove lining and allow to cool completely.

Slice to serve.

Note:
This cake does not store well. It it is best consumed within 2-3 days at most. It may be chilled to improve storage but must be lightly warmed before serving, with cream or Greek-style yoghurt to choice. It is sometimes also eaten with a strong Irish cheddar.

Preparation time:
ca. 40 min
Resting time:
ca. 2 hrs
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a