Ingredients for Ballymaloe Apple Cake
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter
- Brown sugar (for serving, to taste)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 6-8 medium Cortland apples (about 2 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- pinch ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup liquid honey
- 1/2 cup raisins
- Whipped cream (for serving, to taste)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
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How to Make Ballymaloe Apple Cake
- **Prepare the Apple Filling:** Peel and core 6-8 medium Bramley apples (about 2 lbs). Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
- **Toss with Lemon:** In a large bowl, toss the apples with 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
- **Add Spices:** Add 1/2 cup raisins, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and a pinch of ground nutmeg.
- **Sweeten the Filling:** Stir in 1/4 cup honey and mix thoroughly. Set aside.
- **Make the Dough:** In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder.
- **Cut in Butter:** Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- **Add Sugar:** Stir in 1 cup granulated sugar.
- **Make a Well:** Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
- **Add Wet Ingredients:** Pour in 2 large eggs and 1/2 cup milk.
- **Mix Dough:** Using a fork, stir briskly until a sticky dough forms.
- **Divide the Dough:** Divide the dough in half.
- **Roll Out the Dough:** On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to 1/4-inch thickness.
- **Place in Pie Plate:** Carefully transfer the dough to a lightly greased 9-inch pie plate.
- **Add Filling:** Spoon the apple filling evenly over the dough.
- **Top with Dough:** Place the remaining dough on top of the filling.
- **Seal the Edges:** Crimp the edges to seal.
- **Vent the Crust:** Using a sharp knife, cut several small slits in the center of the pastry top to allow steam to escape.
- **Bake:** Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
- **Cool and Serve:** Let cool slightly before cutting into 8 wedges. Serve warm with whipped cream and brown sugar.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
121g
Fat
38g
Carbs
19g
