What is a good Irish dessert recipe?

Irish Apple Cake (with a twist!)

This recipe combines classic Irish flavors with a modern twist, using spices like cardamom and cinnamon.

Ingredients:

* For the cake:

* 2 cups all-purpose flour

* 1 teaspoon baking soda

* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

* 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

* 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

* 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar

* 2 large eggs

* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

* 1 cup buttermilk

* 1 cup chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

* For the glaze:

* 1 cup powdered sugar

* 2 tablespoons milk

* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom in a large bowl.

3. Cream butter and sugar together in a separate bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

5. Fold in the chopped apples.

6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

8. While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

9. Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake and enjoy!

Tips:

* You can use different types of apples, but Granny Smith or Honeycrisp provide a nice balance of sweetness and tartness.

* If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 cup of milk.

* Feel free to add other spices like nutmeg or ginger for a more complex flavor profile.

* This cake can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Enjoy this delicious and festive Irish Apple Cake!