Irish Apple Cake

Ingredients

• 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp apple pie spice ((or 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg & 1/4 tsp ginger))
• 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter (cold and diced into small pieces)
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 4 cups apples, peeled, cored, and chopped ((about 3-4 med/large apples))
• 3/4 cup (180ml) milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375F and grease a 9" springform pan.

2. 2

   In a very large mixing bowl, toss together the flour, baking powder, spices, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

3. 3

   Stir in the sugar and add the apples, gently tossing to coat. Set aside.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla. Pour over the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. It may seem dry at first but keep mixing and it will come together.

5. 5

   Spoon the batter into a 9" springform pan and spread out evenly. Mix together the remaining sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle on top.

6. 6

   Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.