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Irish Apple Cake
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 1
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.
Ingredients:
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 egg yolks
1 cup butter, softened
1 lemon, zest grated
1 3/4 cups applesauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
3. Mix flour, sugar, and salt together in a bowl.
4. Beat in egg yolks, butter, and lemon zest until dough is thoroughly mixed.
5. Mix applesauce, cinnamon, and cloves together in a small bowl.
6. Press half the dough into the prepared baking pan; spread applesauce mixture over dough in a layer. Top with remaining dough.
7. Bake in the preheated oven until cake is browned, 40 to 45 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com