Irish Apple Cake

A traditional Irish dessert, Irish Apple Cake is a delightful, comforting treat perfect for any occasion. The cake features a soft crumb infused with the flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg, balanced with tart apples. It’s often served with a creamy custard sauce, making it a cherished family favorite.

Irish Apple Cake

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A traditional Irish dessert, Irish Apple Cake is a delightful, comforting treat perfect for any occasion. The cake features a soft crumb infused with the flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg, balanced with tart apples. It’s often served with a creamy custard sauce, making it a cherished family favorite.

Servings 8 people

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 minute min

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Ingredients

  

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• 500 g apples preferably Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 250 g all-purpose flour sifted
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 125 g sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 125 g unsalted butter cold and diced
• 1 large egg beaten
• 3-4 tbsp milk
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake tin.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and baking powder, then rub in the cold diced butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
• Add sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the flour mixture, and mix well.
• Stir in the sliced apples, ensuring they are completely coated with the flour mix.
• Mix the beaten egg with enough milk to make the wet ingredients up to 150ml. Add to the flour and apple mix and stir to a thick batter.
• Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin, spreading it evenly, and sprinkle the top with granulated sugar.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Allow the cake to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Serve warm or at room temperature, ideally with a drizzle of custard or cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 3gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Calories: 320kcal

Keyword: baking, desserts, Irish Cuisine

Cooking Method: Baked

Diet: Vegetarian

Time: 30-45 Min

Level: Easy