Irish Apple Torte Cake

This is a rich yummy dessert! You need only the rind of the lemon.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 9

Ingredients

• 3  cups flour, sifted
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3  egg yolks
• 1  cup butter
• 1  grated lemon, rind of
• 1 3⁄4 cups applesauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon clove

Directions

1. Heat oven for 350 degrees.
2. Grease a 9x9 pan.
3. Mix flour, sugar, salt, egg yolks, butter and lemon rind. Divide into two parts.
4. Press have of the mixture into the pan.
5. Mix applesauce, cinnamon and cloves. Spread on top of dough in pan.
6. Sprinkle the rest of the dough over the applesauce.
7. Bake 40-45 minutes.
8. Top with whipped cream or lemon sauce.