Description
Discover the warm, comforting flavors of Irish Apple Cake, a traditional dessert that brings the essence of cozy farmhouse baking to your kitchen. This delightful cake features tender slices of Granny Smith apples enveloped in a spiced batter, topped with a crumbly streusel that adds texture and sweetness. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or a festive celebration like St. Patrick’s Day, this cake is best enjoyed warm with a drizzle of homemade custard or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. With its simple preparation and customizable options, Irish Apple Cake is sure to become a beloved favorite in your home.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 Tbsp whole milk or cream
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- Streusel topping ingredients: flour, oats, cold butter, sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- For the custard sauce, heat whole milk until simmering. Whisk egg yolks and sugar together; gradually combine with hot milk. Cook until thickened and strain into a container.
- Prepare the streusel topping by mixing flour, oats, cold butter, and sugar until crumbly. Chill.
- Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, cinnamon) and fold into creamed mixture with milk.
- Spread batter into the prepared pan; layer sliced apples and top with streusel.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before serving; dust with confectioner’s sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Use tart Granny Smith apples for the best flavor balance. Don't overmix the batter to ensure a light texture. Experiment by adding nuts or dried fruits to customize your cake.