Traditional Kerry Apple Cake Thanks to Mary Yield: 25-30 pieces 1 lb. plain white flour 6 oz. butter 2 tsp. bakiing powder 6 oz. caster sugar 3 free range eggs 8 fluid oz. milk ½ tsp. ground cloves 2 cooking apples Baking tin 12x8x3", greased and lined Preheat oven to 400o. Peel, core and chop the apples into ¼ in. dice. In a large bowl, rub the butter into the flour. Add the baking powder, caster sugar, diced apple and ½ tsp. ground cloves. Whisk the eggs with a cup of milk in another bowl. Add to the dry ingredients and mix well with a wooden spoon- the mixture will be a soft texture. Pour into the greased and lined roasting tin. Bake at 400o for 35 to 40 minutes or until the apples are soft and the top is golden brown. Dredge with soft brown sugar while hot, cool and cut into squares.

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