Irish Apple Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg.

3. 3

   Add the cold butter pieces to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4

   Stir in the 3/4 cup of sugar.

5. 5

   Peel, core, and slice the Granny Smith apples. Then, gently fold the apple slices into the flour and butter mixture.

6. 6

   In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the milk. Then, pour this mixture into the flour and apple mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

7. 7

   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly.

8. 8

   In a small bowl, mix together the 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the batter.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

10. 10

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. 11

    Serve the Irish Apple Cake warm or at room temperature, optionally with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.