Irish Apple Cake – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Dough:
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons caster sugar, divided
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 ounces whole milk
• For The Apple Filling:
• 2-3 medium apples, I like Honeycrisp, peeled, cored and sliced or small dice
• Pinch of ground cloves
• Pinch of cinnamon (or more if desired)
• 1 egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash)