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.
Ingredients
- 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