Irish Apple Cake
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk or whole milk + 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 medium apples peeled, cored, and diced (about 3 cups)
Topping
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Custard Sauce
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for a thicker custard
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the Cake
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper. A 9-inch springform pan also works. Make sure to grease the sides well and line the bottom with parchment.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.½ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar
- Add Eggs and Liquid: Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the buttermilk and vanilla.2 large eggs, ½ cup buttermilk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Combine and Fold in Apples: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.3 medium apples
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar.2 tablespoons granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Top and Bake: Pour batter into the pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Make the Custard Sauce
- Heat Milk: Warm the milk in a saucepan over low heat until steaming (do not boil).2 cups whole milk
- Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch (if using) until smooth.4 large egg yolks, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Temper the Eggs: Slowly add ½ cup of warm milk to the egg mixture while whisking.
- Cook Until Thickened: Return the mixture to saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 5 minutes). Do not let it boil.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla, and strain through a mesh strainer if desired. Serve warm over the apple cake.1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 slice of cake with custard sauce. Actual calories will vary.
- You can use a 9-inch round cake pan to make this cake (this is what I did in an upcoming video). I recommend lining it with parchment paper and leave some hanging over the edge for easy removal. The easier way is to use a springform pan. Line the bottom with parchment and grease the sides really well.
Nutrition Facts
Irish Apple Cake
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
442
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
50
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
178
mg
59
%
Sodium
329
mg
14
%
Potassium
251
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
63
g
21
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
35
g
39
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
706
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
156
mg
16
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
