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America's Melting Pot
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1800s-present - Irish immigrants and Irish American home bakers
A tender apple-studded cake with cinnamon, butter, and a simple crumb topping.
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Difficulty
Easy
Prep time
20 minutes
Cook time
45 minutes
Total time
1 hour 5 minutes
Servings
9 slices
Region
Irish-American communities
Era introduced
1800s-present
Introduced by
Irish immigrants and Irish American home bakers
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Irish apple cakes were practical farmhouse sweets, built from orchard fruit and everyday pantry ingredients. In Irish-American kitchens, the cake fits easily into fall baking and holiday tables: simple enough for a weeknight, sturdy enough for a lunchbox, and good with tea, coffee, or custard. This archive version leans toward a square American coffee-cake format while keeping the apple-forward spirit.
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