Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Irish apple cake, where tart apples meet warm spices and a soft, buttery crumb. Topped with a luscious custard sauce, this cake is perfect for any occasion—be it a chilly autumn day or a festive family gathering. Easy to prepare and utterly delicious, it’s an experience that brings joy with every bite!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup diced Granny Smith apples
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (for custard sauce)
- 1 cup whole milk (for custard sauce)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for custard sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add sugar and mix well.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until blended.
- Gradually combine the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk until just mixed.
- Fold in diced apples gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the custard sauce, combine milk and sugar in a saucepan over low heat until warm. Slowly whisk into beaten eggs to avoid scrambling, then cook until thickened.
- Serve warm slices of cake drizzled with custard sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg